Maintenance/Grounds Assistant
JOB TITLE: Maintenance/Grounds Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Water, City of Cartersville
HOURLY PAY: $17.39
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of the water treatment plant facilities and grounds.
MAJOR DUTIES:
o Assists with general maintenance and repair activities at the water treatment plant and remote sites.
o Performs grounds maintenance duties such as mowing, edging, weeding, spreading fertilizer, and applying herbicides at water treatment facilities.
o Operates tractors, mowers, weed-eaters, pressure washers, and other maintenance equipment.
o Replaces light bulbs, empties trash, and sweeps walks.
o Performs minor maintenance functions such as repairing lawn mowers and outdoor equipment.
o Paints equipment and facilities.
o Cleans basins and clear wells.
o Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
o Knowledge in use of basic hand tools and power tools.
o Knowledge of grounds keeping methods and techniques.
o Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
o Skill in the operation of powered cleaning equipment.
o Skill in applying pesticides and fertilizer.
o Skill in the operation of powered lawn maintenance equipment.
o Skill in painting.
o Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Water Treatment Plant Superintendent assigns work in terms of detailed and specific instructions. The supervisor spot-checks work in progress and upon completion for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include city and departmental policies and procedures, safety regulations, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are clear and specific.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of directly related building and lawn maintenance duties. Inclement weather and chemical spills contribute to the complexity of the work.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to provide a clean and safe environment for department staff.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers and the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and be able to distinguish between shades of color.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in an office and outdoors, where the employee is exposed to noise, dirt, dust, grease, and irritating chemicals. The work requires the occasional use of protective devices such as gloves or goggles.
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.
Contact Information
P.O. Box 1390
1 N. Erwin Street
Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone: 770-387-5616