Maintenance Worker III

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A county public works department in Georgia is seeking a skilled worker for construction and maintenance tasks associated with public infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, along with two years of experience in construction and maintenance. Responsibilities include manual labor, managing street and drainage projects, operating machinery, and performing building repairs. A valid Driver's License is required, along with the need to obtain Flagging Certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in construction and maintenance work.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and use safety gear.
• Must maintain a valid Driver's License and obtain Flagging Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor for construction and maintenance tasks.
• Manage street and drainage projects effectively.
• Conduct grounds maintenance and building repairs.
• Operate various machinery and equipment safely.

Skills

Construction maintenance

Heavy lifting

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Service truck

Jack hammer

Lawn mower

Two-way radio

Job description

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled work associated with the construction, maintenance, and upkeep of County streets and roads, rights-of-way, stormwater and drainage systems, public facilities and property, and other infrastructure as part of a public works crew.

Essential Functions

• Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and upkeep projects: lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, furniture, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or using power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed; collects and transports materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; and removes litter, debris, and deceased animals from roadways and other County property.
• Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and protective gear; monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and others; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks and equipment; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs, and cones to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Manages street, roadway, and drainage projects: installs and removes sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and culverts; clears and repairs ditches; clears drainage obstructions from culverts, ditches, and gutters; lays and smoothes asphalt; repairs asphalt and concrete; patches and repairs potholes in road surfaces; compacts road surfaces and packs ground materials; installs and repairs pipe; and installs reflective markers.
• Handles stormwater drainage systems: installs and repairs pipe; builds and repairs manholes, catch basins, etc.; replaces grit screens; constructs, repairs, and clears ditches; clears drainage obstructions; breaks up pipes and concrete; assists equipment operators with site preparation and operation of jet-vac equipment; mixes cement; and performs related labor.
• Conducts grounds maintenance: mows grass; edges buildings, roadways, landscaped areas, driveways, and sidewalks; plants and maintains trees, shrubs, and flowers; waters landscaped areas; cuts down trees; prunes tree limbs, hedges, and shrubs; picks up and disposes of tree limbs, brush, and other materials; mulches leaves; spreads pine straw, mulch, sand, gravel, or other grounds materials; lays sod or spreads grass seed; applies fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide; applies salt and sand during icy weather; rakes ground materials; blows leaves and debris; picks up and disposes of debris and litter; empties trash containers; digs holes and trenches and shovels materials.
• Performs building maintenance tasks: cleans buildings, restrooms, or other facilities; mops, sweeps, strips, waxes, and buffs floor surfaces; troubleshoots plumbing problems and clears stopped drains; troubleshoots basic electrical problems; replaces batteries, light bulbs, and ballasts; paints interior and exterior surfaces and equipment; repairs roofing; installs tile flooring; performs concrete and asphalt work; pressure‑washes building surfaces and concrete areas.
• Assists in special events and activities: installs, erects, or hangs holiday decorations; assists with traffic control during events; assists with cleanup after events.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects: service truck, pump, probing rod, tamper, jack hammer, lawn mower, riding mower, edger, weedeater, chipper, mulcher, leaf blower, sod cutter, spreader, tiller, chain saw, power saw, hand saw, concrete saw, air compressor, pickaxe, sledgehammer, rake, posthole digger, shovel, hand tools, measuring instruments, or two‑way radio.
• Maintains general cleaning and equipment upkeep: inspects equipment, checks and replaces fluids, refuels vehicles, performs minor equipment repairs, greases equipment, sharpens blades, replaces parts, washes and cleans equipment, or cleans shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations; reports faulty equipment.
• Gathers equipment and supplies: ensures availability of adequate parts and materials; initiates requests for new or replacement materials as required.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, checklists, work orders, service tickets, vehicle and equipment maintenance records, or other documents.
• Receives and processes documents: reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates with supervisors, other departments, employees, customers, the public, outside agencies, and individuals to coordinate work activities, review status, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Provides coverage during special events, responds to emergencies, and assists other employees or departments as needed; performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by two years of experience involving construction and maintenance work.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must obtain and maintain Flagging Certification within six months from date of hire.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort, with emphasis on climbing and balancing, and typically involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials (20‑50 pounds), sometimes up to 100 pounds.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.