Grounds & Vehicle Maintenance Technician

City of Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Valdosta is seeking a seasonal/regular grounds maintenance helper to support refuse collection, yard waste pickup, and equipment upkeep. You will assist with operating refuse trucks, perform safety inspections, and maintain tools and vehicles.

The role involves mowing with push mowers and using weed eaters, edgers, and leaf blowers, along with basic public-facing duties and safety compliance. No prior experience required; training provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Skill in operation of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in collecting refuse, recyclables, yard waste, and other materials.
• Assists in operating the refuse or recycling truck as assigned.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in performing pre- and post-trip equipment safety inspections.
• Operates a push mower to mow grass; operates hand and power tools, including weed-eaters, edgers and leaf blowers.
• Performs related duties

Skills

Safe work practices

Decision making

Problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment operation

Job description

City of Valdosta is seeking a seasonal/regular grounds maintenance helper to support refuse collection, yard waste pickup, and equipment upkeep. You will assist with operating refuse trucks, perform safety inspections, and maintain tools and vehicles.

The role involves mowing with push mowers and using weed eaters, edgers, and leaf blowers, along with basic public-facing duties and safety compliance. No prior experience required; training provided.