City of Savannah, GA
Maintenance Worker - Historic Squares & Park Division
City of Savannah, GA, Savannah, Georgia, United States, 31441
Salary :
$39,552.00 Annually Location :
Savannah, GA Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent Job Number:
2502789 Department:
Park and Tree Department Division:
Historic Squares & Parks Maintenance Division Opening Date:
10/20/2025 Closing Date:
11/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose The Maintenance Worker for the Historic Squares & Park Division is responsible for the maintenance of city parks and squares.
Essential Job Functions Collects and removes litter.
Trims hedges and prunes landscape plants.
Trims and pulls weeds.
Mows lawns.
Applies mulch to landscape beds.
Operates dump truck.
Applies pesticides and herbicides.
Plants shrubs and trees.
Rakes and blows leaves.
Operates lawn maintenance equipment including mowers, edgers, trimmers, and blowers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; with six months of experience in grounds maintenance or landscape maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid driver's license preferred. Work Schedule: Work Location: 16 Interchange Court
Work Hours: 7 am - 3:30 pm
Additional Information Knowledge of the tools and techniques used in grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of traffic control regulations and department safety techniques.
Knowledge of the city's emergency response plan as it relates to the assigned area.
Skill in the operation of job related equipment.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral Maintenance Worker - Supplemental Questionnaire 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 hold a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?
Yes No
02
Briefly describe your work experience in maintenance work. Include name of employer and employment dates where experience was obtained. 03
List the types of landscaping equipment you have operated and maintained (e.g., tractor bush hog, mower, chain saw, pole saws, brush cutters). Required Question
$39,552.00 Annually Location :
Savannah, GA Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent Job Number:
2502789 Department:
Park and Tree Department Division:
Historic Squares & Parks Maintenance Division Opening Date:
10/20/2025 Closing Date:
11/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose The Maintenance Worker for the Historic Squares & Park Division is responsible for the maintenance of city parks and squares.
Essential Job Functions Collects and removes litter.
Trims hedges and prunes landscape plants.
Trims and pulls weeds.
Mows lawns.
Applies mulch to landscape beds.
Operates dump truck.
Applies pesticides and herbicides.
Plants shrubs and trees.
Rakes and blows leaves.
Operates lawn maintenance equipment including mowers, edgers, trimmers, and blowers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; with six months of experience in grounds maintenance or landscape maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid driver's license preferred. Work Schedule: Work Location: 16 Interchange Court
Work Hours: 7 am - 3:30 pm
Additional Information Knowledge of the tools and techniques used in grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of traffic control regulations and department safety techniques.
Knowledge of the city's emergency response plan as it relates to the assigned area.
Skill in the operation of job related equipment.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral Maintenance Worker - Supplemental Questionnaire 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 hold a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?
Yes No
02
Briefly describe your work experience in maintenance work. Include name of employer and employment dates where experience was obtained. 03
List the types of landscaping equipment you have operated and maintained (e.g., tractor bush hog, mower, chain saw, pole saws, brush cutters). Required Question