Grounds Maintenance Worker

City of South Fulton•South Fulton, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This classification performs routine and semi-skilled maintenance at City parks and recreational facilities. The position conducts landscaping, construction, custodial, equipment-maintenance, and event-support work; operates City vehicles and a variety of tools and equipment; and coordinates work with supervisors, coworkers, the public, and others. A flexible schedule is required, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as operational needs require. The role may provide lead guidance and direction to community service workers and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of verifiable work experience in groundskeeping, maintenance, custodial work, or a related field.
Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events, as operational needs require.
Other certifications may be required upon employment.
Ability to perform moderately physically demanding tasks involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 20–50 pounds.
Ability to meet the listed sensory and communication requirements, which may include distinguishing colors, sounds, odors, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals, and communicating orally.
Ability to work in environmental conditions that may include extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, noise, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright or dim lighting, toxic agents, animal or human bites, wildlife attacks, and rude or irate customers.

Responsibilities

Conduct maintenance and construction tasks at parks and facilities, including resurfacing and renovating playgrounds, fields, and courts; painting buildings, equipment, and parking lots; repairing and assembling fences; and performing light plumbing.
Operate or use equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies to complete assignments.
Communicate with supervisors, employees, the public, and others to coordinate activities, review work status, exchange information, and resolve problems.
Perform landscaping duties, including mowing, planting flowers and shrubs, weed eating, edging, clearing debris, and spreading or hauling ground cover, dirt, and mulch.
Operate a City vehicle and conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of fluids, gauges, lights, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats, seatbelts, and cleanliness.
Process department or division documentation, including receiving and reviewing work orders, within established timeframes and procedures.
Maintain machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition.
Maintain inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies; initiate orders for materials and equipment; conduct routine safety inspections; and advise the supervisor of needed repairs.
Follow applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and safety requirements; monitor the work environment and use of safety equipment.
Perform custodial duties at parks and facilities, including cleaning parks, ball fields, restrooms, kitchens, and other areas; vacuuming; scrubbing and waxing floors; dusting; washing windows; and emptying trash.
Assist with setup, support, and breakdown of City events and recreational activities, including arranging tables, chairs, tents, barricades, equipment, signage, and other materials; perform event-related cleanup.
May provide lead guidance and direction to community service workers.
Perform other related duties as required.