Maintenance Worker- Recreation

1 week ago

Savannah, GA, United States City of Savannah, GA Full time
Salary : $39,552.00 Annually
Location : Various Locations in Savannah, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2502748
Department: Parks & Recreation Department
Division: Recreation Maintenance Division
Opening Date: 11/14/2025
Closing Date: 11/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Purpose
Looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference? Join our team as a Maintenance Worker with the Recreation & Leisure Services Department

In this role, you'll work under direct supervision to perform essential unskilled and semi-skilled tasks, helping to maintain and enhance the beauty of our grounds, recreation facilities, and athletic fields.
Apply today and be part of a team that keeps our community spaces safe and inviting

We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and more

Essential Job Functions

  • Prepares facilities for special events, including setting up meeting rooms, building stages, laying basketball courts,and setting up and breaking down show and event equipment.
  • Cleans, repairs, and maintains grounds, play areas, facilities, and athletic fields; ensures aesthetically pleasing and fully functioning facilities and areas. Including litter removal, amenity repair and upkeep, as well as regular scheduled maintenance practices.
  • Inspects, installs, repairs, and paints playground and park equipment; ensures safety of equipment for the public and addresses concerns quickly and efficiently.
  • Performs tasks involving the use/maintenance of hand tools, power tools and equipment, and the operation/maintenance of City vehicles such as pickup trucks and small dump trucks.
  • Operates athletic field maintenance related equipment including, but not limited to rollers, groomers, Utility vehicles, sod cutters, and sweeper.
  • Assists other departments as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; with six months of experience in grounds and athletic field maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: Varies

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment

Additional Information
  • Knowledge of park and athletic facility maintenance techniques.
  • Knowledge of equipment maintenance techniques.
  • Skill in the operation and care of such tools and equipment as power tools, athletic field tools, power washers, and vehicles.
  • Ability to perform manual labor under varying climactic conditions.
  • Ability to work with the public, leadership, and other City of Savannah employees.
  • Ability to follow simple oral and written directions. As well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.

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 have a High School Diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have six months or more of experience in grounds and athletic field maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and training.
  • Yes
  • No

03

Briefly describe your experience as it relates to grounds and athletic field maintenance.
04

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history?
  • Yes
  • No

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