Park Maintenance Lead: Facilities & Field Repair

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision benefits

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Savannah is seeking a Maintenance Crew Chief to oversee park facility upkeep, playgrounds, and athletic fields. You will plan and assign daily work orders, supervise crew members, and coordinate with inspectors and contractors to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires leadership experience in maintenance, a valid driver's license, and ability to operate diverse equipment. Schedule is M–F, with potential seasonal adjustments and background checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of experience in landscape maintenance, building maintenance, construction, or related field.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or semi-supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work; implements schedules; monitors progress; inspects work and provides guidance.
• Provides technical guidance as leader of designated crew.
• Enforces safety rules; ensures proper PPE and compliance with regulations.
• Operates medium to heavy equipment; handles excavation, loading, and material movement.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance on tools, equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Safety awareness

Lawn equipment operation

Hand and power tools

Communication

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years landscape/building maintenance

Tools

Power tools

Job description

City of Savannah is seeking a Maintenance Crew Chief to oversee park facility upkeep, playgrounds, and athletic fields. You will plan and assign daily work orders, supervise crew members, and coordinate with inspectors and contractors to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires leadership experience in maintenance, a valid driver's license, and ability to operate diverse equipment. Schedule is M–F, with potential seasonal adjustments and background checks.