Maintenance Worker I

Join Team ChathamDiscover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!DescriptionJoin Our Team! We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to fill multiple temporary positions, offering a 40-hour per week schedule. As a valued member of our team, your efforts will contribute directly to enhancing the beauty and functionality of our local landscapes.Examples of DutiesPerform a variety of manual, unskilled duties of routine difficulty.Assist the roadside mowing team.Operate a variety of landscape maintenance equipment.Perform weed control.Provide trash removal.Clean ditches.Perform other work as requested.Minimum QualificationsCompletion of eighth grade or equivalent, andAny equivalent combination of experience and training.Must be able to follow instructions and perform sustained physical labor, including heavy lifting and use of hand tools.Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.Must provide and wear approved steel toe protective footwear during normal working hours.During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.