Environmental Service Worker I

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of essential services to maintain and enhance the beautification of the City of Atlanta. Duties may include, but are not limited to: garbage, recycling and yard trimming collection; cleaning, performing repairs, and other general maintenance; landscaping through the use of power tools and equipment 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 essential tasks, assists higher level workers in more complex jobs, Prepares or puts away tools.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to operate a communication device.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• 2 years of related experience.
• Valid Georgia Drivers License
• Must possess the ability to obtain the Flagger Certification upon onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Performs waste and recycling collection; collects waste and recycling material along established routes through residential streets and alleys, or through business and industrial areas.
• Performs lawn care, landscaping and maintenance for assigned areas; mows and trims grass, removes litter, 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 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 collection and street cleaning.
• Maintains equipment and truck; cleans and inspects truck prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition; inspects equipment; completes reports for defective equipment ensuring resolution of identified malfunction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED