Senior Maintenance Worker - Neighborhood Parks Maintenance Division

City of Savannah, Georgia; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision

457b defined contribution plan

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Vacations and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Savannah, Georgia is seeking a Senior Maintenance Worker to maintain city parks and squares. The role involves performing grounds maintenance tasks and operating equipment to keep facilities clean and safe.

Work hours are 6:15 am to 2:45 pm; requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Veterans and minorities encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus six months of grounds or landscape maintenance experience.
• Valid driver''s license required.
• Knowledge of equipment and safety hazards helpful.

Responsibilities

• Collects and removes litter.
• Trims hedges and prunes landscape plants.
• Trims and pulls weeds.
• Mows lawns.
• Applies mulch to landscape beds.
• Operates dump truck.
• Applies pesticides and herbicides.
• Plants shrubs and trees.
• Rakes and blows leaves.
• Operates lawn maintenance equipment including mowers, edgers, trimmers, and blowers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Senior Maintenance Worker is responsible for the maintenance of city parks and squares.

We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement.

Women, minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are a Veteran-friendly employer.

• Collects and removes litter.
• Trims hedges and prunes landscape plants.
• Trims and pulls weeds.
• Mows lawns.
• Applies mulch to landscape beds.
• Operates dump truck.
• Applies pesticides and herbicides.
• Plants shrubs and trees.
• Rakes and blows leaves.
• Operates lawn maintenance equipment including mowers, edgers, trimmers, and blowers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED; with six months of experience in grounds maintenance or landscape maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Work Location: 16 Interchange Court Work Hours: 6:15 am - 2:45 pm

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.