Street Maintenance Worker II

City of Kennesaw, GA; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Holidays and personal days

Pension/wriendly retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Kennesaw, GA is seeking a skilled Street/ Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform manual and skilled tasks on streets, rights of way, and public areas. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and certifications in Flagging and CPR.

duties include road construction, drainage work, grounds maintenance, litter removal, and emergency response. Applicants should be prepared to work outdoors in all weather, operate varied equipment, and follow safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with experience in street/grounds maintenance or related field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain Flagging and CPR certifications; other licenses may be required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures; set up traffic control to protect crew and the traveling public.
• Perform road construction, maintenance, and repair tasks including patching and drainage work.
• Mow, trim, plant, maintain grounds, and perform park and lot upkeep as assigned.
• Remove litter and debris; transport, load, unload materials and equipment.
• Operate power equipment and various tools; perform routine maintenance on machinery.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with supervisor and public as needed.

Skills

Safety procedures

Traffic control

Operate machinery

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Flagging certification

CPR certification

Georgia driver’s license

Job description

Kennesaw, United States | Posted on 10/20/2026

• Salary Range: $18.07 hourly/$37,585.60 annualized to $28.01 hourly/$58,260.80 annualized + DOQ (Non Exempt).
• State/Province Georgia
• Country United States

Job Description

GeneralNature of Work

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual andskilled work functions associated with construction, maintenance, landscaping,and grounds keeping of City streets/roads, rights of way and other publicareas. This class is distinguished from Street Maintenance Worker I in thatincumbents in this class perform skilled work functions, are more experienced,and possess additional licenses and certifications.

JOBRESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position.The omission of specific statements of theduties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar,related, or a logical assignment for this classification.Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Adhere to established safetyprocedures; monitor work environment and use of safety equipment to ensuresafety of employees and other individuals; flag and direct traffic and placemarkers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew andthe traveling public; wear protective gear.
  
• Perform manual and skilled workfunctions associated with road construction, maintenance and repair projects,which may include repairing roads/asphalt, patching holes, compacting roadsurfaces, maintaining drainage systems, installing/repairing pipe, installing/repairingwater and sewer lines, constructing/repairing ditches, clearing drainageobstructions, clearing ditches/gutters, breaking up pipes and concrete, mixingcement, constructing sidewalks and driveways, cutting pipes, installing fences,spreading asphalt/road materials, digging holes or trenches, fixing/replacingstreet signs, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, and flaggingtraffic.
  
• Perform manual and skilled workfunctions associated with routine maintenance and upkeep of rights of way,parks, grounds, playing fields and other public areas: mow lawns; trimand edge grass; blow leaves from walkways; plant, prune, and maintain plant, treesand shrubs; spread mulch; rake leaves; clear debris; maintain fencing, grounds,bleachers, and park equipment; prepare fields for athletic events; and performrelated tasks.
  
• Remove litter, debris, and deceasedanimals from streets/roads, drainage systems, parks, playing fields and Cityproperty; travel and established route; monitor cleanliness; pick up litter anddebris.
  
• Transport, load and unload variousmaterials and equipment used in projects.
  
• Perform general maintenance tasksnecessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, whichmay include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids,greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning shop and workareas; monitor equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reportfaulty equipment.
  
• Respond to emergency calls duringinclement weather or other emergency situations.
  
• Perform routine maintenance and repairtasks, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, laws, policies, andstandards of quality and safety; utilize precautionary safety equipment andmonitor work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
  
• Communicate with supervisor, Cityemployees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed tocoordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, orresolve problems; communicate via telephone and/or two-way radio; provideinformation and assistance; take and relay messages or direct calls toappropriate personnel; return call as necessary.
  
• Receive, prepare, or complete variousforms and documentation, including work orders, time cards, maintenancereports, spray records, diagrams, maps, manuals, reference materials, and otherdocuments; review, complete, process, forward or retain as appropriate.
  
• Operate a variety of power equipment,machinery and hand tools used in department projects and activities, which mayinclude trucks, tractors, snow removal equipment, back hoe, skid steer,excavator, mower, tiller, weed eater, edger, blower, asphalt packer, cementmixer, jack hammer, chain saw, saw, axe, shovel, rake, spraying equipment,fertilizer spreader, tractors, infield machines, trenching machine, vibratoryroller, auger, bunker rake, and other related tools and equipment.
  
• Performother related duties as assigned.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Ability to determine, calculate,tabulate, or summarize data/information.
  
• Ability to perform subsequentactions in relation to these computational operations.
  
• Abilityto exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details withinwell-established policies, procedures and standards.
  
• Abilityto operate and control theactions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complexand/or rapid adjustments.
  
• Ability to utilize a wide variety ofreference data and information.
  
• Ability to perform addition,subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting,recording of counts, and basic measuring.
  
• Ability to carry out detailed butroutine written or oral instructions. Involves routine work according toclearly prescribed standard practices, with some latitude for independentjudgment.
  
• Ability to exercise judgment,decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generallypre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
  

Requirements

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma orGED; supplemented by some previous work experience in street and/or facilitymaintenance, grounds keeping or related field; or any equivalent combination ofeducation, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge,skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a validGeorgia driver’s license. Must possess and maintain the followingcertifications: Flagging and CPR. May be required to obtain and maintain othercertifications and licenses depending on area of assignment.

ADA Requirements: Individualsapplying for the posted position must be able to perform the essentialfunctions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

SensoryRequirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminatecolors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Sometasks require the ability to communicate orally.

EnvironmentalFactors : Essentialfunctions are regularly performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

The City of Kennesaw provides the following group benefits to eligible employees:

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options (includes employer contribution to HSA plans)
• life and AD&D insurance for employee and dependent(s)
• employer paid short and long-term disability insurance for employee
• accrued vacation and sick leave (with option to sell back)
• tuition reimbursement program (employer pays 70%)
• 12 paid holidays
• 2 paid personal days
• longevity pay bonuses (after every 5 years)
• 1% employer contribution on first 2% of employee contribution toward a 457 deferred compensation plan
• 4% employee contribution toward a defined benefit pension plan (vested after 10 years)
• and wellness benefits.