GENERAL SERVICES WORKER
About The Position
The City of Fairburn is seeking an experienced, skilled professional that has extensive experience with lawn maintenance, using lawn equipment and working in Public Works field. This position assists with the set up and break down of city events. 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. Local or county government experience or experience in the Public Works field is preferred. This position reports to the General Services Director. JOB SUMMARY 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 Director.
Requirements
- Extensive experience with lawn maintenance
- Experience using lawn equipment
- Experience working in Public Works field
- Local or county government experience or experience in the Public Works field is preferred.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
