Maintenance Crew Chief - City Cemeteries Division

City of Savannah•Savannah, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Savannah Cemeteries Division is seeking a Maintenance Crew Chief to help maintain the grounds, facilities, and equipment at the City’s five cemeteries: Bonaventure, Colonial Park, Greenwich, Laurel Grove North, and Laurel Grove South. The role participates in facilities maintenance and repair, grounds and landscape work, transportation and disposal operations, and cemetery and burial operations. It also includes leading and supporting crew members, maintaining safe work practices, and assisting visitors and cemetery events. The position is based at 330 Bonaventure Rd and has work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A CDL enhancement pay opportunity of an additional $10,000 is advertised.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of landscape, general grounds, or facilities maintenance grounds experience, plus two years of backhoe experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid commercial Class A or B driver's license with an acceptable driving history, to be maintained.
Georgia State Commercial Pesticide License with Right-of-Way Endorsement, required at hire or to be obtained within six months of employment.
Ability to complete a background investigation, supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses before employment.
Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures; general maintenance and repair procedures; maintenance and construction procedures, equipment, and materials; and cemetery maintenance and construction procedures, equipment, and materials.
Skill in operating lawn maintenance equipment, hand and power tools, power sweepers, leaf blowers, pressure washers, gate equipment, and portable radios.
Oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Some supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and perform manual labor, general maintenance, grounds and landscape maintenance, and custodial duties in cemeteries and cemetery buildings.
Assign, direct, and train employees; review work; monitor attendance and work progress; issue equipment; inspect completed assignments; and provide advice and direction.
Provide technical guidance to crews supporting maintenance and burial operations, including surveying cemetery lots, uncovering and recording lot markers, probing for burial containers, opening and closing graves by machine or hand, and restoring gravesites.
Assist cemetery visitors with information and directions; oversee after-hours and weekend cemetery events; and respond to service requests.
Communicate safety rules and procedures, monitor compliance with applicable regulations, and ensure crew members are properly equipped with personal protective equipment.
Perform skilled and lead work on medium and heavy equipment used in cemetery operations, including aerial lift trucks, chippers, backhoes, dump trucks, and crew trucks; perform general equipment maintenance.
Inspect, operate, and maintain small-engine equipment, ensure it is in suitable operating condition, and document and report issues.
Control traffic at work sites, set up traffic-control devices, and maintain clean and safe work sites.
Maintain landscaping, storm drainage, and irrigation systems; treat plants and turf for disease; and cultivate and maintain trees and flower beds.
Store, mix, transport, and apply pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals.
Inspect job sites for health, safety, and policy compliance; ensure safe and efficient work practices; complete work orders; and recommend alternative solutions.
Assist the supervisor with training and orienting less-experienced employees by explaining and demonstrating work.
Assist the supervisor with inventory of supplies, equipment, and chemicals and ensure inventory safety.
Perform standby and on-call duties after business hours for emergency response, after-hours funerals, emergencies, and special events.
Complete daily reports and help prepare facilities for special events.
Serve as a member of the City’s Critical Workforce and assist with emergency response during disaster incidents.
Perform other related duties as assigned.