Lawncare Technician

Georgia Ports Authority; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Ports Authority is seeking a dedicated lawn and landscape technician to maintain Garden City Terminal grounds, including mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizing, and weed control. You will help preserve plant health, beauty, and safety across outdoor spaces.

Under supervision, perform routine maintenance, minor repairs, and operate landscape equipment. Requires 4–6 years in landscaping, High School Diploma, TWIC, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of landscaping or grounds keeping experience.
• High School diploma required.
• TWIC and valid driver's license required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, and weed control.
• Clean walkways, repair fountains, and other related duties.
• Apply fertilizers to promote healthy plant growth.
• Remove weeds and dead plants to maintain landscape health and appearance.
• Trim overgrown limbs, hedges, and foliage.
• Apply pesticides to control insects such as mosquitoes, wasps, and ticks.
• Maintain landscaping design and support ongoing plant growth.
• Plant decorative bushes, flowers, plants, and shrubs to enhance aesthetics.
• Load and unload equipment and tools onto work vehicles safely.

Skills

Equipment operation

Lawn care

Pest control

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Department(s): 5023 - Facilities & Utilities

Location(s): Garden City Terminal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of an Assistant Manager or designated supervisor, you will perform a variety of general lawn and landscape maintenance tasks, including applying fertilizers, maintaining landscape design, removing weeds and dead plants, and performing minor repairs. This role is essential to ensuring the health, growth, and aesthetic appeal of plants, flowers, lawns, and garden structures.

Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform general lawn care tasks including mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, and weed control.
• Conduct routine maintenance such as cleaning walkways, repairing fountains, and other related duties.
• Apply fertilizers to promote healthy plant growth.
• Remove weeds and dead plants to maintain landscape health and appearance.
• Trim overgrown limbs, hedges, and foliage.
• Apply pesticides to control harmful insects such as mosquitoes, wasps, and ticks.
• Maintain landscaping design and support ongoing plant growth.
• Plant decorative bushes, flowers, plants, and shrubs to enhance aesthetic appeal.
• Load and unload equipment and tools onto work vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate work vehicles and trailers for transportation to and from job sites.
• Follow all safety guidelines and protocols consistently.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on landscaping equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to operate a variety of maintenance equipment, including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers
• Solid understanding of basic lawn care practices and pest control methods
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive work ethic
• Creative problem-solving and landscaping approach
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Good physical stamina and overall health to perform outdoor tasks for extended periods

Experience

• 4-6 years Experience in landscaping or grounds keeping. Preferred

Education

• Required High School Diploma

Licenses & Certifications

• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required Upon Hire
• Driver's License - Valid state driver's license Required Upon Hire

Note: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, an without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Revised: 9/23/2025

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