Maintenance Worker (Residential Trash)

Valdosta Police Department; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdosta Police Department is seeking a dedicated grounds maintenance worker to support city streets and parks. You will collect refuse, recyclables, yard waste along a fixed route and assist in operating assigned equipment.

You will also clean and maintain vehicles and equipment, perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections, and handle hand and power tools such as weed-eaters and leaf blowers. Other duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of city streets.
• Knowledge of grounds equipment operation, maintenance and repair principles.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Skill in the 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.
• No experience requirements.

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

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Reading, writing & math

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for the collection of refuse, recyclables, yard waste and other materials along a predetermined route.

• 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of city streets.


• Knowledge of grounds equipment operation, maintenance and repair principles.


• Knowledge of safe work practices.


• Skill in the 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.


• No experience requirements.

Salary Description

$15.63/hour