Maintenance Worker - Senior - Greenscapes Maintenance Division

Maintenance Worker - Senior

The Maintenance Worker - Senior position maintains city rights of ways and any related areas assigned.

Essential Job Functions :

• Performs semiskilled and skilled manual labor tasks to maintain city rights of ways, ditches, canals, and any related areas; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Maintains city rights of ways, to include but not limited to vegetation pushback, sidewalk reclamation, and chemical spraying.
• Performs general grounds maintenance duties; cleans debris from city rights of ways; mows, line trims, loads debris onto trucks, picks up litter, and blows leaves.
• Flags traffic, sets up work zones, assists Crew chief and equipment operators as directed in cross-training staff in a variety of job-related tasks.
• Inspects equipment and tools for proper operating condition; repairs, maintains, and adjusts equipment; follows safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergencies; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Savannah and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Loads and unloads tools, construction material, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made.
• Operates a variety of Semi-heavy equipment to assist crew.
• Trims, shovels, cuts, and cleans up debris and removes vegetation.
• Assists an assigned crew; ensures crew has adequate supplies to complete the assignment.
• Transports vehicles to the city shop for routine maintenance and services as needed.
• Maintains rights of ways, ditches, and all other duties assigned.
• Responds to emergencies after hours and on weekends when needed.
• Serves as a member of the Critical Workforce during hurricanes and other natural disasters.
• Inspects, cleans, and performs routine equipment preventive maintenance; ensures suitable operation condition.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED; with a minimum of six (6) months experience in lawn care maintenance or a similar profession; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Some leadership experience is preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. 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.

Additional Information :

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.