Mower Operator

***THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION*** UP TO 28 HOURS PER WEEK

General Nature of Work
The Mower Operator is a lawn maintenance professional who is proficient in all aspects of lawn mowing & maintenance services. Performs a variety of tasks including mowing grass; operating string trimmer; edger; chain saw; and other associated duties.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a variety of landscaping duties; mows grass; plants flowers and shrubs; cuts down dead trees; clears storm drains; weed eats around signs and fence lines; edges curb lines; edges sidewalks; clears leaves, tree limbs and other debris on Gilmer County Grounds; collects trash and litter; spreads and hauls ground cover, dirt, or mulch; sprays weed killer and fertilizer; prunes trees and shrubs; weeds flower beds; spreads grass seed; services irrigation systems; removes snow and ice, etc.
• Operates a variety of equipment and machinery to complete tasks including tractors, finish mowers, brush hog, trimmers, blowers, sprayers, spreaders, aerators, split seeders, chain saws, brush chipper, ball field stripers, chalkers, power saws, hand saws, drills, power tools, miscellaneous hand tools, pickup trucks, dump trucks, snow plows, salt spreaders, hand spreaders, bobcat, backhoe, golf cart, utility vehicle, and other equipment as needed to complete essential duties. Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, parts and supplies; performs routine safety inspections on equipment; advises supervisor of needed repairs.
• Communicates with supervisor, County employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, work orders, logs, accident reports, inspection reports, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, work orders, application instructions or other documents; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Ensures work is completed according to all County standards, blueprints, and division guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in maintaining the upkeep of grounds, facilities, streets, and/or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.

SKILLS

• Skill in operating, maneuvering and/or controlling the actions or equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Skill in determining, calculating, and/or summarizing data/information.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

ABILITIES

• Ability to plan and prioritize to meet county deadlines.
• Ability to exercise judgement in situations characterized by repetitive or short cycle operations covered by well established procedures or sequences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 0-2 years of working in street and/or facility maintenance, ground keeping or related field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license along with a MVR check.

ADA Requirements: Individuals applying for the posted position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements: Tasks require the 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 (50-100 pounds).

Work Environment: The work is typically performed in a shop or outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, traffic hazards, machinery with moving parts, inclement weather, wetness, humidity, and rain. The work may require protective devices such as masks and gloves.

Salary : $18 - $23