Public Works - Grounds Technician I

Catoosa County Government; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Catoosa County Government is seeking a Grounds Technician I to perform landscaping and maintenance duties for county-owned properties. This role requires physical labor, knowledge of maintenance techniques, and effective communication skills. The technician will ensure safety and aesthetic appeal while working collaboratively with the team.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• One year of general maintenance experience or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of basic principles and methods of grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscaping and grounds maintenance duties.
• Mow, edge, and trim lawns using power and hand tools.
• Inspect and maintain facility grounds and park areas.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

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Job Summary: The Grounds Technician I is responsible for performing routine landscaping and grounds maintenance duties to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic appeal of Catoosa County owned buildings, facilities, and outdoor areas. This position involves physical labor and basic knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques, tools, and equipment. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Job Duties:

• Mow, edge, and trim lawns using power and hand tools
• Plant, water, fertilize, prune, and maintain trees, landscaping, shrubs, and flowers
• Inspects assigned areas; corrects or reports safety hazards; cleans and maintains facility grounds, park grounds, playing fields, paved areas and paths; grooms and prepares other park facilities for public use
• Performs snow removal and salting of facilities parking lots and access ways
• Assist with building maintenance projects including minor construction, plumbing, electrical, and overall building improvement
• Clean and pressure wash buildings, facilities, and surrounding fixtures and walkways
• Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; secures worksites from safety hazards as necessary; attends safety meetings and wears proper protective equipment (PPE) while performing job duties
• Reports questions and complaints from the public; carry out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use
• Maintains basic records of work performed
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a team
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma/GED
  • one (1) years of general maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the Knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles, equipment, methods and materials used in building and grounds maintenance activities
• Operation and maintenance of a variety of hand, power and shop tools used in a variety of trade areas
• Basic mathematics
• Methods and techniques of planting, transplanting, cultivating, pruning and maintaining a variety of lawns, ground cover, plants, shrubs, hedges and trees
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work
• Basic record keeping practices
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone

Skilled in:

• Safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work
• Performing general maintenance work, individually or as a member of a crew, in various areas
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Maintaining a variety of landscaped areas
• Safely operating construction equipment and vehicles
• Reading and interpreting plans, maps and instructions
• Understanding and following oral and written directions
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work

PLEASE NOTE:

1) All inquiries and applications should be obtained from the Reception Area, Catoosa County Governmental Building located at 800 LaFayette Street, Ringgold GA

2) Current employees wishing to apply for a transfer are expected to complete an application and will be notified by Personnel if chosen for an interview

3) Post offer negative drug test required. Catoosa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

4) Applicants for positions that require a commercial motor vehicle at any time will be required to undergo controlled substances and at our discretion, alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further testing throughout their period of employment. Applicants will be asked to sign forms for release of information from previous employers in all cases where driving a cmv was one of your functions. Failure to sign will prevent this employer from using you as a cmv driver.

An application must be submitted, even if a resume is included.