Maintenance Worker - Historic Squares & Park Division

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

Purpose

The Maintenance Worker for the Historic Squares & Park Division is responsible for the maintenance of city parks and squares.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; with six months of experience in grounds maintenance or landscape maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Work Schedule

Work Location: 16 Interchange Court

Work Hours: 7 am - 3:30 pm

Additional Information

• Knowledge of the tools and techniques used in grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of traffic control regulations and department safety techniques.
• Knowledge of the city's emergency response plan as it relates to the assigned area.
• Skill in the operation of job related equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.

Skill in oral Maintenance Worker - Supplemental Questionnaire

City Of Savannah Employee Benefits

Overview of Benefits

• Paid Holiday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
• Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Retirement Seminars
• PPO Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Health & Wellness Incentives
• Long Term Disability
• Excellence and Service Recognition
• Employee Development and In-Service Training
• Educational Assistance Program
• Uniform Allowance (select positions)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts and Memberships
• Employee Relations
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Pretax Parking Deductions
• Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Healthcare
• PPO Medical Plus Plan
• PPO Medical Basic Plan
• Dental Plus Plan
• Dental Basic Plan
• Vision Service Plan
• Life Insurance
• Basic Life and ADD
• Supplemental Life Employee
• Supplemental Life Spouse
• Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Do you hold a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

02

Briefly describe your work experience in maintenance work. Include name of employer and employment dates where experience was obtained.

03

List the types of landscaping equipment you have operated and maintained (e.g., tractor bush hog, mower, chain saw, pole saws, brush cutters).

• Required Question