Job Posting
Columbus Consolidated Government
$62,439.81 Annually
Columbus, GA
Full-Time Regular
Job Number : 2025-00000136
Department : Public Works
Division : Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date : 03 / 20 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Major Duties and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for assisting in overseeing the functions of the Facilities Maintenance department.
- Assists the Facilities Maintenance Manager with supervising staff.
- Assists with bid proposals and specifications.
- Assists in the preparation of the department budget.
- Works with contractors; inspects work for compliance with directions.
- Works on special projects.
- Assists in the interviewing and hiring process; performs evaluations for subordinate supervisors; disciplines subordinates.
- Conducts safety classes.
- Inspects job sites to ensure quality.
- Oversees renovation and construction projects.
- Participates in logistical planning for all department functions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques.Knowledge of office administration practices and procedures, such as letter writing and the operation of standard office equipment.Knowledge of accepted personnel practices, procedures, and policies, including supervision, training, and performance evaluation.Skill in using computers and various software programs.Skill in interpersonal relations.Skill in oral and written communication.Ability to operate a motor vehicle.Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.Minimum Educational and Training Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field is required. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years of experience in the Facilities Maintenance discipline. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Physical Requirements
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.
Balancing maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.Climbing ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.Feeling perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.Grasping applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.Handling picking, holding, or working with whole hand.Hearing 1 perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.Hearing 2 receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.Lifting raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.Manual Dexterity picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.Mental Acuity ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.Reaching extending hands or arms in any direction.Repetitive Motion substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.Speaking expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.Standing for sustained periods of time.Stooping bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room where the employee may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather.
Compensation and Benefits
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following :
Low-cost Medical InsurancePrescription Drug PlanDental PlanVision PlanFlexible Spending AccountsLife InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceLong Term DisabilityCredit UnionDirect Deposit12 Paid HolidaysVacation LeaveSick LeavePERK Time OffRetirement PlanSupplemental Retirement PlanFree and Discounted ServicesEmployee Assistance ProgramTake advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.
Discounted Movie TicketsFree Notary ServicesRide a Metra Bus for FreeFree MulchFree Fire / Safety Home InspectionDriver's Training for Employee DependentsOxbow / Bull Creek Golf Course discountsRiver Center DiscountsCell Phone Carrier DiscountsRetirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary. Supplemental Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.