General Services Worker

City Of Fairburn•Fairburn, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Services Worker is responsible for constructing and maintaining street-related infrastructure in the City. This position generally performs work as a member of a team of employees carrying out the day-to-day maintenance of city facilities and grounds, using appropriate tools and equipment for assigned tasks. This position reports to the General Services Superintendent.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by four (4) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Valid State of Georgia driver’s license
Holds or can obtain a flagging certification for traffic control
Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and an acceptable driving record.
This position is deemed safety-sensitive and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic operations.
Knowledge of activities of street maintenance, reconstruction, restoration, paving, sealing, storm installation, manholes and other drains system maintenance, and other City infrastructure maintenance.
Knowledge of planting seeds, bulbs, foliage, trees, shrubs, flowers, ground covering and applying mulch.
Knowledge of use of maintenance tools and equipment.
Skill in lawn mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and thatch removal functions.
Skill in use of operating hand and power tools, vehicles, and related light & medium duty equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Skill in mixing, spraying, spreading fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using handheld and automatic sprayers, spreaders.
Ability to operate a loader, backhoe, saw, concrete grinder, floats, air compressor, pump, pneumatic tools, woodchipper, bush-hog, tractor and variety of hand tools.
Ability to use specialized tools including hydraulically-operated equipment.
Ability to operate heavy maintenance and construction equipment.
Ability to places and grades asphalt.
Ability to installs and repairs fences, guard rails, and barricades.
Ability to flush, builds, and repairs storm drains, catch-basins, manholes, laterals, and drainage ditches.
Ability to troubleshoot and makes minor repairs to trucks and equipment.
Ability to load and unload trash and assist in work required to maintain the clean condition of the City.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to exercise sound and effective judgment within established policy and guidelines.
Ability to work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to use protective clothing and equipment such as masks, coats, vests, hard hats, boots, goggles, gloves, reflective vest and other safety devices.

Responsibilities

Performs manual work functions and operates equipment associated with various city departments and functions as assigned, which may include maintenance and repair of city streets/roads, drainage systems, right-of-way areas, parks, recreation facilities, grounds areas, or other areas of assignment.
Performs manual work functions associated with road construction, maintenance and repair projects.
Performs manual tasks associated with landscaping, grounds keeping, and maintenance of city parks/recreation facilities.
Assists in setting up special events/activities; installs, erects, or hangs holiday decorations; assists with traffic control and litter pickup.
Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include a dump truck, garbage truck, boom truck, front end loader, backhoe, tractor, asphalt packer, cement mixer, tiller, bush hog, mower, weed eater, edger, blower, jack hammer, chain saw, saw, axe, shovel, rake, spraying equipment, and mechanic tools.
Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects.
Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition.
Responds to emergency calls during hurricanes, inclement weather, or other emergency situations.
Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Performs other related duties as assigned.