Public Works Maintenance Technician

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Savannah is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform complex maintenance and repairs for public works. The role supports a crew, handles cleaning, grounds maintenance, irrigation and water system tasks, and basic troubleshooting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Certifications such as Confined Space, ICS100/ICS700, Bloodborne Pathogens, and traffic flagging may be required. This on-site position involves safety-focused duties.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving history.
• Certifications/licenses may include: Confined Space Safety Certification, ICS100 and ICS700, Bloodborne Pathogens, Traffic control flagging certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists an assigned crew and ensures supplies are available to complete assignments.
• Cleans offices, hallways, lunch/break rooms, meeting rooms and stairways; performs sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, washing windows and mirrors, dusting, and trash removal.
• Performs general grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, hedges trimming, pruning trees, weeding, planting flowers, and mulch.
• Maintains sprinklers and repairs broken pipes as needed; transports vehicles to city shop for maintenance and services.
• Troubleshoots basic maintenance problems in plumbing, equipment repair or replacement, painting, or related tasks.
• Maintains landscaping, drainage and irrigation systems; treats plants for disease; backflow prevention devices installation and maintenance.
• Performs preventative maintenance on pumps and motors; monitors water quality and chemistry; installs and calibrates chlorination controllers; and handles water lines and valves.
• Estimates repair costs; sources equipment and supplies; supervises work in progress for quality, timeliness and safety; inspects completed work for code conformance.
• Provides maintenance and repair work while supervising a small crew; assigns, reviews, and inspects tasks; trains employees and participates in performance appraisals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Safety awareness

Scheduling & organization

Vehicle operation

Oral communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Savannah is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform complex maintenance and repairs for public works. The role supports a crew, handles cleaning, grounds maintenance, irrigation and water system tasks, and basic troubleshooting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Certifications such as Confined Space, ICS100/ICS700, Bloodborne Pathogens, and traffic flagging may be required. This on-site position involves safety-focused duties.