Environmental Service Worker I

City of AtlantaAtlanta, GA
1d$39,370 - $49,213

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of grounds maintenance services to maintain and enhance the beautification of the City of Atlanta. Duties may include, but are not limited to: garbage and recycling collection; cleaning, performing repairs, and other general maintenance; landscaping through the use of hand and power tools including saws, shovels, blowers, lawnmowers, etc. This is the entry level for this job family. Individuals entering this level must already possess the basic knowledge of the work and the required motor skills and physical capabilities to carry out basic tasks. Typically performs the simplest pertinent tasks, assists higher level workers in more complex jobs, and prepares or puts away tools.

Requirements

  • One (1) year of related experience.
  • Valid Georgia Driver’s License desirable.
  • Knowledge of: tools, equipment, practices and techniques related to landscaping and grounds maintenance; of basic arithmetic.
  • Skill in: performing skilled landscaping and grounds maintenance work; in calculating quantities and distances; in maintaining accurate records and preparing simple reports of work performed; in use of computer; in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
  • Ability to operate a radio.

Nice To Haves

  • High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of related experience.

Responsibilities

  • Performs general lawn care, landscaping, and maintenance for assigned areas.
  • Mows and trims grass; removes clippings, leaves, and debris from grounds area.
  • Prunes bushes and trees using hand and power tools including lawnmowers, saws, weed eaters, pruners, blowers, etc.
  • Removes illegal signs from street signs, light poles, and utility poles.
  • Performs grounds maintenance; picks up litter, debris, bulk trash, etc.
  • Sweeps, rakes, and blows walkways, parking lots, natural lands, and other public areas.
  • Prepares and operates various types of equipment involved in street cleaning.
  • Performs waste and recycling collection; collects waste and recycling material along established routes through residential streets and alleys, or through business and industrial areas.
  • Maintains equipment and truck; cleans and inspects truck prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition; inspects equipment; completes reports for defective equipment.
  • Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
  • Maintains cleanliness and sanitation throughout the City of Atlanta by following the procedures and instructions set forward to perform tasks.
  • Provides basic information to citizen inquiries.
  • May oversee temporary or contract workers as needed.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
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