General Services Worker

Position: GENERAL SERVICES WORKER
The City of Fairburn is seeking an experienced, skilled professional that has extensive experience with lawn maintenance, using lawn equipment and working in Public Works field. This position assists with the set up and break down of city events. This position generally performs work as a member of a team of employees carrying out the day-to-day maintenance of city facilities and grounds, using appropriate tools and equipment for assigned tasks.

Local or county government experience or experience in the Public Works field is preferred. This position reports to the General Services Director.

JOB SUMMARY The General Services Worker is responsible for constructing and maintaining street-related infrastructure in the City. This position generally performs work as a member of a team of employees carrying out the day-to-day maintenance of city facilities and grounds, using appropriate tools and equipment for assigned tasks. This position reports to the General Services Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs manual work functions and operates equipment associated with various city departments and functions as assigned, which may include maintenance and repair of city streets/roads, drainage systems, right-of-way areas, parks, recreation facilities, grounds areas, or other areas of assignment.

Performs manual work functions associated with road construction, maintenance and repair projects.

Performs manual tasks associated with landscaping, grounds keeping, and maintenance of city parks/recreation facilities.

Assists in setting up special events/activities; installs, erects, or hangs holiday decorations; assists with traffic control and litter pickup.

Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities, which may include a dump truck, garbage truck, boom truck, front end loader, backhoe, tractor, asphalt packer, cement mixer, tiller, bush hog, mower, weed eater, edger, blower, jack hammer, chain saw, saw, axe, shovel, rake, spraying equipment, and mechanic tools.

Transports, loads and unloads various materials and equipment used in projects.

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition.

Responds to emergency calls during hurricanes, inclement weather, or other emergency situations.

Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by four (4) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses or

Certifications:

Valid State of Georgia driver’s license;
Holds or can obtain a flagging certification for traffic control

Special Requirements :

Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and an acceptable driving record. This position is deemed safety-sensitive and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic arithmetic operations.

Knowledge of activities of street maintenance, reconstruction, restoration, paving, sealing, storm installation, manholes and other drains system maintenance, and other City infrastructure maintenance.

Knowledge of planting seeds, bulbs, foliage, trees, shrubs, flowers, ground covering and applying mulch.

Knowledge of use of maintenance tools and equipment.

Skill in lawn mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and thatch removal functions.

Skill in use of operating hand and power tools, vehicles, and related light & medium duty equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Skill in mixing, spraying, spreading fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using handheld and automatic sprayers, spreaders.

Ability to operate a…