Maintenance Worker- Recreation & Leisure Services (Athletics)

City of Savannah
Savannah, GA
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.Â

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!

  • 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

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

  • 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.
Posted 2025-09-23

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