Maintenance Technician I-Grounds
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JOB SUMMARYThis position performs unskilled manual work in the Ground Maintenance Department.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Performs mowing, edging, blowing, trimming, and weed eating of rights-of-way, landscape islands, facilities, and other city owned property.* Operates a variety of hand and power tools and light equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, pole saws, and power trimmers.* Picks up and disposes of litter; loads and unloads materials, supplies, equipment, trash, and other debris.* Performs equipment safety inspections; cleans and maintains tools and equipment; and reports mechanical or other defects to supervisor.* Reports any safety hazards to the supervisor.* Operates a chainsaw to trim or remove trees.* Performs grounds maintenance duties; trims bushes and shrubs; pulls weeds; install pine straw/mulch; install sod; prune trees.* Operates a City vehicle in the performance of duties.* Responds to and participates in emergency calls.* Assists with special City events (i.e. Fourth of July parade/fireworks, Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival, etc.) and special projects.* Work weekends and holidays as required.* Assist other City Departments as required.* Performs related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.* No experience required.* Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.* Possession of or ability to readily obtain a Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging Certificate.The qualifications listed above represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.* Certain Requirements must be met for progression to Maintenance Technician II-GM thru Maintenance Technician IV-GM as defined by the Public Works Division.Click HERE to apply.