Artificial Turf Installation Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $52,255.00 Annually
Location : 16 Interchange Court, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2603349
Department: Park and Tree Department
Division: Neighborhood Parks Maintenance
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose
The Maintenance Crew Chief- Sports Turf leads a crew and participates in the mowing, landscaping, and spraying of the sports turf fields within the Neighborhood Parks Division.
Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Applies pesticides as necessary. Assists with the planning of a comprehensive pesticide and fertilizer plan for landscape beds, plants, and turf areas. Ensures this plan is followed and implanted safely and correctly.
• Calibrates fertilizer and chemical application equipment. Uses hand spreaders, push spreaders, hand sprayer, backpack sprayer, and riding sprayers.
• Ensures that chemicals, and other controlled products are used, stored and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations; maintains required records and strives to minimize the use of chemicals and other controlled products.
• Able to perform basic mathematic calculations, calibrations, and able to convert and understand fractions, decimals, and percentages when applying fertilizers and pesticides.
• Work involves operating equipment, tractors, blowers, performing litter control, landscaping, aerating, mowing, topdressing, vertical-mowing, and other cultural practices.
• Plans and assists with field improvement projects - such as sod work, drainage, grading, sprigging, and irrigation improvements.
• Assists with the installation and repair of irrigation systems.
• Maintains both natural and artificial turf grass sports fields.
• Prunes shrubs, edges beds, eliminates wild growth and weeds, and mulches landscape beds.
• Works with crew to perform landscape renovations and install new landscaping.
• Ensures the sports fields are cut and maintained to established standards.
• Instructs operators in safety precautions and procedure.
• Performs various skilled tasks in park structure maintenance, repair, alteration, and remodeling.
• Plans and installs new landscaping features; installs flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Trains personnel in tools and techniques.
• Operates dump or pickup truck.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Requires High school diploma or GED plus additional vocational training in turf maintenance or landscape maintenance; with four (4) years of experience in landscape, athletic fields, golf course, and or spray technician; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Requires a State Commercial Pesticide Applicator License with Ornamental and Turf endorsement or must obtain within twelve (12) months of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
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.
Additional Information

• Knowledge of spraying and fertilizer principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of turfgrass care and maintenance.
• Knowledge of horticulture principles, practices, tools, and materials.
• Knowledge of landscape design and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of lawn maintenance equipment.
• Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.
• Skill in the operation of tractors, tractor implements, leaf blower, zero turn mower, reel mower, hedge trimmer, line trimmer, topdresser, skid steer, and other associated equipment.
• Skill in oral communication

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 hold a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a High school diploma or GED with four (4) years of experience in landscape, athletic fields, golf course, and or spray technician, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you hold a State Commercial Pesticide Applicator License with Ornamental and Turf endorsement or have the ability to obtain Certification within twelve(12) months of employment?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have knowledge of turf management and practices?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have knowledge of spraying and fertilizer principals and concepts?

• Yes
• No

Required Question