City of Savannah, GA
Maintenance Crew Chief - Athletic Maintenance Division
City of Savannah, GA, Savannah, Georgia, United States, 31441
Salary :
$50,881.00 Annually Location :
Various Locations in Savannah, GA Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent Job Number:
2502677 Department:
Parks & Recreation Department Division:
Recreation Maintenance Division Opening Date:
08/04/2025 Closing Date:
8/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose We have the perfect opportunity for you! Build your future with us today by joining our team as an Maintenance Crew Chief with the Recreation & Leisure Services Division. This position is responsible for managing the maintenance of the park facilities including multiple construction and repair activities involving the surrounding structures of parks, playgrounds, and athletics fields.
We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and more!
Click APPLY now to take the first steps towards your new career with great opportunities! Essential Job Functions
Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work; implements work schedules assigned by supervisor; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed. Provides technical guidance as leader of designated crew employees. Communicates safety rules and procedures to assigned crew members; monitors work to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; ensures that crew members are properly outfitted with safety glasses, gloves, masks, and steel-toed shoes. Performs skilled and lead work on medium and heavy equipment; safely operates any type of motorized equipment that excavates, loads, or moves dirt, gravel, or other material to maintain. Inspects, cleans, and performs routine equipment preventive maintenance on power tools, equipment and vehicles; ensures suitable operating condition. Assists in planning, coordinating, and scheduling park related construction, maintenance and repair; schedules, prioritizes, and assigns daily work orders to crews. Inspects job sites for compliance with health, safety, rules and regulations; ensures safe, efficient work methods and practices; makes changes to work orders to resolve problems; recommends alternative solutions. Directs crews to make emergency repairs; coordinates work with other utilities, contractors, City and State inspectors, customers, and any entity that is essential to completion of each assignment. Visually examines site and structures to determine extent of required remedial action; reports circumstances to superiors and notifies available qualified personnel and organizations. Assists supervisor in training and orientation of less knowledgeable employees by explaining and demonstrating work performed. Instructs operators in safety precautions and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED; with two (2) years of experience in landscape maintenance, building maintenance, construction, or a related field. At least one (1) year of supervisory or semi-supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Work Schedule: M - F 7:00am - 3:30pm with seasonal adjustments
Additional Requirements Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Additional Information
Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures. Knowledge of general maintenance and repair procedures. Knowledge of maintenance and construction procedures, equipment, and materials. Knowledge of the practices methods, materials and tools utilized in the repair and services of various types of mechanical equipment. Skill in the operation of lawn maintenance equipment. Skill in the operation of hand and power tools. Must exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety. Must be able to communicate and present oneself in a professional manner. Must be able to perform mathematical calculations with respect to dosages and chemical mixing and use. Ability to effectively and efficiently operate tools used to perform duties. Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City employees and officials, and the general public. Ability to take and follow oral instructions. Ability to read, understand and apply manuals and instructions. Ability to write and keep reports.
CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Overview of Benefits
Paid Holiday Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan Retirement Seminars PPO Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Health & Wellness Incentives Long Term Disability Excellence and Service Recognition Employee Development and In-Service Training Educational Assistance Program Uniform Allowance (select positions) Employee Assistance Program Discounts and Memberships Employee Relations Direct Deposit Credit Union Pretax Parking Deductions Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program Domestic Partnership Benefits
Healthcare
PPO Medical Plus Plan PPO Medical Basic Plan Dental Plus Plan Dental Basic Plan Vision Service Plan
Life Insurance
Basic Life and ADD Supplemental Life Employee Supplemental Life Spouse Supplemental Life Child
Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee. 01
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history?
Yes No
02
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Yes No
03
How many years of direct supervisory experience do you have?
1 year 2 years 3 years 4 or more years None of the above
04
Briefly describe your direct supervisory experience. 05
How many years of experience do you have in construction, maintenance and repairs?
1 year 2 years 3 years 4 or more years None of the above
06
Briefly describe your experience as it relates managing the maintenance of park facilities. Required Question
$50,881.00 Annually Location :
Various Locations in Savannah, GA Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent Job Number:
2502677 Department:
Parks & Recreation Department Division:
Recreation Maintenance Division Opening Date:
08/04/2025 Closing Date:
8/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose We have the perfect opportunity for you! Build your future with us today by joining our team as an Maintenance Crew Chief with the Recreation & Leisure Services Division. This position is responsible for managing the maintenance of the park facilities including multiple construction and repair activities involving the surrounding structures of parks, playgrounds, and athletics fields.
We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and more!
Click APPLY now to take the first steps towards your new career with great opportunities! Essential Job Functions
Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work; implements work schedules assigned by supervisor; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed. Provides technical guidance as leader of designated crew employees. Communicates safety rules and procedures to assigned crew members; monitors work to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; ensures that crew members are properly outfitted with safety glasses, gloves, masks, and steel-toed shoes. Performs skilled and lead work on medium and heavy equipment; safely operates any type of motorized equipment that excavates, loads, or moves dirt, gravel, or other material to maintain. Inspects, cleans, and performs routine equipment preventive maintenance on power tools, equipment and vehicles; ensures suitable operating condition. Assists in planning, coordinating, and scheduling park related construction, maintenance and repair; schedules, prioritizes, and assigns daily work orders to crews. Inspects job sites for compliance with health, safety, rules and regulations; ensures safe, efficient work methods and practices; makes changes to work orders to resolve problems; recommends alternative solutions. Directs crews to make emergency repairs; coordinates work with other utilities, contractors, City and State inspectors, customers, and any entity that is essential to completion of each assignment. Visually examines site and structures to determine extent of required remedial action; reports circumstances to superiors and notifies available qualified personnel and organizations. Assists supervisor in training and orientation of less knowledgeable employees by explaining and demonstrating work performed. Instructs operators in safety precautions and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED; with two (2) years of experience in landscape maintenance, building maintenance, construction, or a related field. At least one (1) year of supervisory or semi-supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Work Schedule: M - F 7:00am - 3:30pm with seasonal adjustments
Additional Requirements Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Additional Information
Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures. Knowledge of general maintenance and repair procedures. Knowledge of maintenance and construction procedures, equipment, and materials. Knowledge of the practices methods, materials and tools utilized in the repair and services of various types of mechanical equipment. Skill in the operation of lawn maintenance equipment. Skill in the operation of hand and power tools. Must exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety. Must be able to communicate and present oneself in a professional manner. Must be able to perform mathematical calculations with respect to dosages and chemical mixing and use. Ability to effectively and efficiently operate tools used to perform duties. Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City employees and officials, and the general public. Ability to take and follow oral instructions. Ability to read, understand and apply manuals and instructions. Ability to write and keep reports.
CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Overview of Benefits
Paid Holiday Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan Retirement Seminars PPO Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Health & Wellness Incentives Long Term Disability Excellence and Service Recognition Employee Development and In-Service Training Educational Assistance Program Uniform Allowance (select positions) Employee Assistance Program Discounts and Memberships Employee Relations Direct Deposit Credit Union Pretax Parking Deductions Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program Domestic Partnership Benefits
Healthcare
PPO Medical Plus Plan PPO Medical Basic Plan Dental Plus Plan Dental Basic Plan Vision Service Plan
Life Insurance
Basic Life and ADD Supplemental Life Employee Supplemental Life Spouse Supplemental Life Child
Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee. 01
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history?
Yes No
02
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Yes No
03
How many years of direct supervisory experience do you have?
1 year 2 years 3 years 4 or more years None of the above
04
Briefly describe your direct supervisory experience. 05
How many years of experience do you have in construction, maintenance and repairs?
1 year 2 years 3 years 4 or more years None of the above
06
Briefly describe your experience as it relates managing the maintenance of park facilities. Required Question