Purpose
The Maintenance Worker for the Historic Squares & Park Division is responsible for the maintenance of city parks and squares.
Essential Job Functions
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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 and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Work Schedule
Work Location: 16 Interchange Court
Work Hours: 7 am – 3:30 pm
Additional Information
Knowledge of the tools and techniques used in grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of traffic control regulations and department safety techniques.
Knowledge of the city's emergency response plan as it relates to the assigned area.
Skill in the operation of job related equipment.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral Maintenance Worker - Supplemental Questionnaire
City Of Savannah Employee Benefits
Overview of Benefits
Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Healthcare
PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan
Life Insurance
Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child
Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
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Do you hold a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?
02
Briefly describe your work experience in maintenance work. Include name of employer and employment dates where experience was obtained.
03
List the types of landscaping equipment you have operated and maintained (e.g., tractor bush hog, mower, chain saw, pole saws, brush cutters).
