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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. Local or county government 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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
· 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, groundskeeping, 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid State of Georgia driver’s license; Holds or can obtain a flagging certification for traffic control
Special Requirements:
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, Skills and Abilities:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is moderate work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Work requires regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.85 - $19.64 per hour
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People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$41k-55k (estimate)
10/13/2023
06/08/2024
fairburn.com
FAIRBURN, GA
50 - 100
1854
$5M - $10M
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