Water Maintenance Assistant​/Groundskeeper

Water Maintenance Assistant / Groundskeeper

DEPARTMENT:
Water, City of Cartersville

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for assisting with maintenance, upkeep, and groundskeeping at water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations

• Assists with general maintenance and upkeep of water and wastewater treatment plant facilities.
• Performs routine groundskeeping duties including mowing, weed eating, trimming, edging, and debris removal.
• Maintains cleanliness of plant sites, buildings, tanks, basins, and equipment areas.
• Assists operators and maintenance staff with basic repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Inspects grounds and facilities for safety hazards and reports issues to supervisors.
• Assists with painting, pressure washing, and minor building repairs.
• Loads, unloads, and transports materials, tools, and equipment.
• Operates light equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and small utility vehicles.
• Assists with maintaining fences, gates, signage, and access roads.
• Performs basic custodial duties including cleaning offices, restrooms, and common areas as needed.
• Helps maintain proper storage and organization of tools, chemicals, and supplies.
• Follows all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assists during emergency response situations such as spills, weather events, or system failures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of safe operation of hand tools and light equipment.
• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair practices.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and hazard recognition.
• Knowledge of proper handling of materials and supplies.

• Skill in operating landscaping and maintenance equipment.
• Skill in following instructions and completing assigned tasks.
• Skill in basic problem solving and identifying maintenance issues.
• Skill in time management and working independently or as part of a team.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and quality standards.

GUIDELINES:
Guidelines include city policies, safety procedures, and standard operating practices. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require judgment in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK:
The work consists of related maintenance and groundskeeping duties. Physical demands and outdoor working conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.

CONTACTS:
Contacts are typically with coworkers, supervisors, and plant personnel.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:
Contacts are for the purpose of exchanging information and coordinating work activities.

• The work is typically performed outdoors and indoors, often in varying weather conditions.
• The employee may be exposed to noise, chemicals, machinery, and other hazards associated with water and wastewater facilities.
• The work requires lifting, bending, walking, standing, and operating equipment.
• Use of protective equipment is required.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:
None.

The City of Cartersville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.