MAINTENANCE WORKER - REC & PARK

Maintenance Worker

This is a full-time position and receives all benefits afforded to regular employees. Park Maintenance operates 365 days a year. Holidays and events require flexibility in scheduling.

Summary: This position is responsible for performing various tasks related to the maintenance of parks, beach accesses, recreational structures, and related facilities at the following location: Saint Simons Island.

Parks

• Empty trash and recycling containers; carry/transport trash and recycling to designated areas;
• Mow and edge park grounds;
• Seed, fertilize and water park grounds;
• Apply herbicide and pesticides as directed;
• Install, inspect and repair irrigation systems;
• Prune/remove trees and shrubs;
• Dig hole/trenches and shovel/spread materials;
• Install/repair and paint fences, benches, and picnic tables;
• Remove litter and debris from park grounds, including picnic areas, barbeque grills, and cigarette butt receptacles;
• Remove any small dead animals within the parks;
• Supply dog parks with waste disposal bags and remove waste collection as necessary;
• Perform various custodial tasks in park restrooms to include sweeping, mopping and disinfecting surfaces;
• Replenishing restroom products (soap and paper goods);
• Visually inspect playground areas and equipment, and report any safety hazards to supervisor;
• Repair and paint playground equipment as directed.

Beaches

• Patrol beaches and accesses for litter, debris, and safety hazards;
• Report safety hazards and any dead/injured wildlife to supervisor;
• Remove dead animals as directed;
• Inspect, report, and repair damage to beach access boardwalks and signage;
• Remove any beach chairs, umbrellas, or tents from the beach, according to county ordinance; install sand fencing, if directed; install/remove Mobi-mats.

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Qualifications & Benefits

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) months previous experience and/or training involving general building maintenance, general building trades, road construction/maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and/or maintenance work in area of assignment. Valid Driver's License is required.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly payroll
• 12 hours of PTO per month
• 12 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-Cost Employee Health Clinic
• Health Care Plan, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability
• Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Benefits
• Retirement - Defined Contribution Plan