Maintenance Worker- Water Distribution

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Savannah is looking for a Maintenance Worker to support city maintenance tasks across facilities, parks, and infrastructure.

You will perform a range of maintenance duties—from basic repairs to landscaping, pool equipment, and event setup—while following safety guidelines and municipal codes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with basic maintenance experience.
• Certifications/licenses listed may be required prior to employment.
• Experience in general maintenance duties and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots basic maintenance problems in HVAC, electrical, structural, plumbing, and related repair or replacement.
• Performs various repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Maintains landscaping, drainage, and irrigation systems; treats plants and turf; installs backflow devices and fences.
• Performs preventative and routine maintenance.
• Monitors water quality and pool equipment; installs chlorination controllers and related devices.
• Estimates repair costs and oversees work to ensure quality, timeliness, and safety.
• Assists in preparing facilities for events and setting up venues, stages, and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains buildings, parks, and athletic facilities; outdoor upkeep.

Skills

Oral communication

Safety awareness

Equipment knowledge

Prioritizing & organizing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Six months maintenance experience

Certifications/licenses: Confined Space, ICS100/700, Bloodborne Pathogens, Traffic Control Flagging

Tools

None

Job description

This position is responsible for participating in City maintenance.

• Troubleshoots basic maintenance problems involving HVAC, electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair or replacement; performs carpentry, painting, or related repair or installation.
• Performs various repairs.
• Maintains landscaping, storm drainage, and irrigation systems; treats plants and turf for disease, installs and maintains backflow prevention devices; repairs or replaces fencing and security systems.
• Performs preventative and routine maintenance.
• Monitors water quality and chemistry; sizes and replaces mechanical seals; installs and calibrates chlorination controllers; installs, repairs, or replaces a variety of pool equipment.
• Estimates cost of repairs; selects and requisitions necessary equipment and related supplies; oversees all work in progress to ensure quality, timeliness, and safety; inspects completed work to ensure quality and conformance to code.
• Assists in the preparation of facilities for special events, including setting up meeting rooms, building stages, laying basketball courts, and setting up and breaking down show and event equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of parks and athletic fields for special events, including assembling bleachers and picnic tables.
• Performs general maintenance duties; cleans the interior and exterior of the parking structure; sweeps the stairwell, empties trash cans, picks up litter, replaces light bulbs, blows leaves, cleans windows, and cleans restrooms.
• Cleans and maintains buildings, parks, and athletic facilities, including mowing grass, removing litter, cleaning streets, utilities, repairing fences, and other equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED equivalent; six (6) months of related maintenance experience necessary.

May require the following certifications/licenses:

• Confined Space Safety Certification
• ICS100 and IC S700
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Traffic control Flagging certification

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Knowledge of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential duties.

Knowledge of job-related safety hazards and precautionary methods.

Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.

Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment.

Skill in oral communication.

Minimum Standards

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Supervisor assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related maintenance duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to assist in the performance of maintenance duties.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is generally performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, stooping, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None