What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance Worker position at City of Riverdale?
Job Summary:
Under limited supervision, the incumbent of this position performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance of City properties. The incumbent maintains landscaping, mowing, building grounds, right-of-ways, street debris, garbage pick-up, and drain clean-outs, as well as repairs potholes and minor road-work.
Major Duties:
- Mows City right-of-ways, medians, building grounds, athletic fields and park grounds.
- Plants trees and shrubbery.
- Trims and edges sidewalks, curbs, and beds.
- Performs mulch/pine straw application and replacement.
- Conducts weed eating and weed control.
- Cuts trees & bushes, including trimming/cutting limbs, and pruning as required.
- Picks up debris/trash from the streets and cleans storm drains.
- Performs and completes preventative and repair maintenance procedures on City facilities.
- Performs basic carpentry and plumbing work.
- Completes small construction projects when necessary.
- Operates assigned equipment in the maintenance and repair of City roads, streets, and drainage systems, including gasoline and diesel powered automotive and heavy equipment, light-to-medium-duty trucks, tractors, wood chippers, backhoes and various machines, tools, and powered equipment.
- Patches pot holes and performs other tasks in repairing streets and maintaining sidewalks.
- Erects and maintains City street signs and traffic control signs.
- Provides set-up and break-down services for meetings, activities, and special events.
- Constructs, arranges, and moves furniture and equipment as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED equivalent. • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in building and/or roadway maintenance. • Basic carpentry skills. • Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Miscellaneous Information
Certification in HVAC is preferred, but not required