Maintenance Worker (Part-Time)

CITY OF VALDOSTA • Valdosta, GA

43m

About The Position

Mows grass, controls weeds and performs other grounds maintenance tasks in the city cemetery. Edges and trims grassy areas as needed. Plants, prunes, trims and sprays trees and shrubs. Collects litter and leaves. Assists in opening and closing cemetery gates. Operates a backhoe to open and close graves. Sets up and removes chairs and tents for special events throughout the city. Mains assigned tools and equipment. Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of grounds equipment operation, maintenance and repair principles.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Skill in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• No experience requirements.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass
• Controls weeds
• Performs grounds maintenance tasks
• Edges and trims grassy areas
• Plants trees and shrubs
• Prunes trees and shrubs
• Trims trees and shrubs
• Sprays trees and shrubs
• Collects litter
• Collects leaves
• Assists in opening cemetery gates
• Assists in closing cemetery gates
• Operates a backhoe to open graves
• Operates a backhoe to close graves
• Sets up chairs for special events
• Removes chairs for special events
• Sets up tents for special events
• Removes tents for special events
• Maintains assigned tools
• Maintains assigned equipment
• Performs related duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees