What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lawncare Technician position at Georgia Ports Authority?
JOB INFORMATION:
Job Title: Lawncare Technician
Department(s): 5023 - Facilities & Utilities
Location(s): Garden City Terminal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
JOB OVERVIEW:
Under the supervision of an Assistant Manager or designated supervisor, you will perform a variety of general lawn and landscape maintenance tasks, including applying fertilizers, maintaining landscape design, removing weeds and dead plants, and performing minor repairs. This role is essential to ensuring the health, growth, and aesthetic appeal of plants, flowers, lawns, and garden structures.
Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.
JOB DUTIES:
- Perform general lawn care tasks including mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, and weed control.
- Conduct routine maintenance such as cleaning walkways, repairing fountains, and other related duties.
- Apply fertilizers to promote healthy plant growth.
- Remove weeds and dead plants to maintain landscape health and appearance.
- Trim overgrown limbs, hedges, and foliage.
- Apply pesticides to control harmful insects such as mosquitoes, wasps, and ticks.
- Maintain landscaping design and support ongoing plant growth.
- Plant decorative bushes, flowers, plants, and shrubs to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Load and unload equipment and tools onto work vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Operate work vehicles and trailers for transportation to and from job sites.
- Follow all safety guidelines and protocols consistently.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on landscaping equipment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to operate a variety of maintenance equipment, including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmersSolid understanding of basic lawn care practices and pest control methodsStrong attention to detail and excellent organizational skillsSelf-motivated with a proactive work ethicCreative problem-solving and landscaping approachCapable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a teamGood physical stamina and overall health to perform outdoor tasks for extended periods
Ability to operate a variety of maintenance equipment, including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmersSolid understanding of basic lawn care practices and pest control methodsStrong attention to detail and excellent organizational skillsSelf-motivated with a proactive work ethicCreative problem-solving and landscaping approachCapable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a teamGood physical stamina and overall health to perform outdoor tasks for extended periods
Experience
4-6 years Experience in landscaping or grounds keeping. Preferred
Education
Required High School Diploma
Licenses & Certifications
TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required Upon Hire Driver's License - Valid state driver's license Required Upon Hire
Note: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, an without direct threat to the health or safety of others.
Revised: 9/23/2025
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