Grounds Maintenance Worker

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County is seeking a full-time Grounds Maintenance worker in Georgia. The role involves mowing, trimming, pruning, trash collection, maintenance of parks and playgrounds, and operating a range of lawn care equipment.

Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Georgia driver’s license; CDL preferred. Work hours align with Parks & Recreation schedules, with compensation discussed at hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Georgia driver's license required; CDL preferred.
• Experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance preferred.
• Must be able to operate lawn care equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates work orders, determines needed equipment and supplies, executes tasks, and records work done.
• Mows, edges, and trims grass; uses weed eater; aerates lawns; cleans areas with blower and equipment.
• Prunes trees and trims shrubbery; removes waste properly.
• Collects trash in park areas; changes liners; inspects for cleanliness and safety.
• Paints and maintains playground structures; removes graffiti; reports issues.
• Operates light trucks, ATVs, generators, woodchippers, mowers and other power tools; performs routine maintenance; transports gear; reports issues.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Grade: 6 Salary Range: ($19.00 - $21.45 -$23.91) FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Evaluates work orders and other forms of task assignment to understand what work is required; determines equipment and supplies required; executes required work; and completes applicable portions of the work order to record work done.

Uses a variety of lawn cutting equipment and machinery; mows, edges, and trims (using weed eater) grass; aerates lawns; cleans lawn areas using blower, pitch fork, broom, or water pressure; and replaces damaged sod as required.

Prunes trees using pole saw or chain saw; trims shrubbery using gas or electric trimmers, manual trimmers, lop-20pers, or clippers; and bundles and disposes of resulting refuse appropriately.

Collects trash from park areas, including buildings; changes trash receptacle liners (bags); examines all areas for cleanliness and safety; and disposes of collected refuse properly.

Paints and maintains playground equipment and recreation buildings; removes graffiti, using sand blasting if needed; and inspects and reports any issues with equipment or buildings.

Operates light trucks, all-terrain vehicles, portable generators, woodchippers, lawn mowers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, and other power or motorized equipment; provides routine maintenance of equipment; transports required equipment and supplies to work sites; and reports maintenance issues with equipment when detected.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; previous experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License Certification:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license; a valid Georgia Commercial driver's license, including appropriate endorsements, is preferred.

**Supplemental Information:

This vacancy is for the Parks and Recreation Department whose standard work hours are from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. The selected candidate must be reliable and dependable and paid at $19-20 per hour.

Job Info

• Job Identification 34844
• Job Category Parks & Recreation
• Posting Date 09/17/2026, 05:46 PM
• Locations 1950 W Exchange Pl, Tucker, GA, 30084, US