Laborer, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Groundskeeper

Job Summary

This position is responsible for participating in the repair and maintenance of county landfills.

• Performs a variety of laboring tasks to repair and maintain county landfills.
• Patches holes with asphalt; smooths and levels asphalt.
• Weeds and clears rights-of-way.
• Collects litter and debris along roadways.
• Flags traffic at work sites.
• Operates a variety of equipment, tools, and vehicles; cleans and maintains equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools.

• Performs other work as required or when directed by administration.
• In the event of an emergency, all Camden County employees are considered essential and may be required to perform alternate duties.

• Knowledge of landfill construction and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of work safety principles and practices.
• Knowledge of maintenance equipment operation and maintenance principles.
• Skill in the use of construction equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.