Are you ready to walk through the door of opportunity? You are on the right path towards a new and exciting opportunity to embrace a new beginning! If you are up for the challenge and are seeking a rewarding career in a fast-paced work environment, career progression and the chance to learn from the best, then we want you! Get ready to join our awesome Cemeteries team, supporting the City of Savannah historical cemeteries. Did you know? Of the nearly 80 cemeteries located in Chatham County, Georgia, the Cemeteries Division maintains five existing cemeteries which are owned and operated by the City of Savannah to include Bonaventure, Colonial Park, Greenwich, Laurel Grove North and Laurel Grove South. Each cemetery has a unique character and is historically significant to the City of Savannah! As a Maintenance Worker in the Cemeteries Department you will be responsible for participating in City maintenance. You will be a part of the Team that leads the efforts to maintain the beautification of our City's Landscapes. We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance and 12 paid holidays! Women, Minorities and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply! Collects and removes litter. Trims hedges and prunes landscape plants. Trims and pulls weeds. Mows lawns. Applies mulch to landscape beds. Operates dump truck. Applies pesticides and herbicides. Plants shrubs and trees. Rakes and blows leaves. Operates lawn maintenance equipment including mowers, edgers, trimmers, and blowers. Maintains landscaping, and irrigation systems; treats plants and turf for disease. Performs other related duties as assigned. High School diploma or GED equivalent; six (6) months of related maintenance experience necessary. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

May require the following certifications/licenses:

Confined Space safety Certification ICS100 and ICS700 Blood borne Pathogens Traffic control Flagging certification Additional Requirements Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment. Knowledge of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential duties. Knowledge of job-related safety hazards and precautionary methods Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work. Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment. Skill in oral communication.