Entry-Level Grounds & Waste Technician

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta, GA is seeking an entry-level General Maintenance Worker to perform waste and recycling collection, lawn care, landscaping, and related street and public area maintenance on assigned routes in the city.

The role works under general supervision as part of a crew, uses power tools and equipment, and records work performed. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience; on onboarding you must obtain the Flagger Certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related waste collection or grounds maintenance experience.
• Must possess ability to obtain Flagger Certification on onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Performs waste and recycling collection along established routes.
• Performs lawn care, landscaping and grounds maintenance for assigned areas.
• Operates equipment and maintains trucks; inspects and reports defects.
• Maintains cleanliness of grounds, sweeps and blows walkways and lots.
• Keeps records and completes reports for work performed.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Landscaping & grounds maintenance

Record keeping

Route performance tracking (computer/­

Communication device operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Atlanta, GA is seeking an entry-level General Maintenance Worker to perform waste and recycling collection, lawn care, landscaping, and related street and public area maintenance on assigned routes in the city.

The role works under general supervision as part of a crew, uses power tools and equipment, and records work performed. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience; on onboarding you must obtain the Flagger Certification.