Historic Parks & Squares Grounds Technician

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Savannah is seeking a Maintenance Worker for the Historic Squares & Park Division to care for city parks and squares. Responsibilities include litter removal, hedge trimming, weed control, mowing, mulching, and operating landscape equipment on a regular schedule.

Excellent knowledge of grounds maintenance tools, traffic regulations, and safety procedures is essential. A valid driver’s license and ability to perform additional related duties complete the profile.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus six months of grounds/landscape maintenance experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving history.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance tools and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Collects and removes litter.
• Trims hedges and prunes landscape plants.
• Trims and pulls weeds.
• Mows lawns.
• Applies mulch to landscape beds.
• Operates dump truck.
• Applies pesticides and herbicides.
• Plants shrubs and trees.
• Rakes and blows leaves.
• Operates lawn maintenance equipment including mowers, edgers, trimmers, and blowers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Safety procedures

Traffic regulations awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license (state)

Job description

The City of Savannah is seeking a Maintenance Worker for the Historic Squares & Park Division to care for city parks and squares. Responsibilities include litter removal, hedge trimming, weed control, mowing, mulching, and operating landscape equipment on a regular schedule.

Excellent knowledge of grounds maintenance tools, traffic regulations, and safety procedures is essential. A valid driver’s license and ability to perform additional related duties complete the profile.