Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Worker

Position Summary

Newnan Utilities is currently seeking a full-time Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Worker to join our Team! The Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining and improving all Newnan Utilities' grounds, including mowing, trimming, leaf removal, various landscaping services, event set-up, and clean-up, and performing a variety of tasks to support the operations of Newnan Utilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform groundskeeping and related activities required to maintain the buildings, grounds, and properties of Newnan Utilities
• Assemble, relocate, and maintain equipment, furniture, and fixtures as needed
• Follow general instructions, standard practices and procedures, and all established driving, operating, and safety rules and regulations to operate equipment
• Use appropriate landscaping methods to care for, maintain, and improve the grounds and properties of Newnan Utilities
• Perform pressure washing and painting as needed
• Perform building maintenance and basic repairs as needed
• Always maintain safe working conditions by using supplies and equipment properly to avoid injury to self and others
• Properly care for and service power-operated equipment used for groundskeeping tasks
• Assist with various community and employee event set up and clean up
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies

• Communicates clearly and effectively to others to be understood by all while utilizing strong listening skills to remain open to others’ ideas
• Exhibits teamwork and puts team success above personal interests
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Proven time management skills and prioritizes appropriately to meet deadlines
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions, and manuals
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment such as masks, goggles, gloves, and other safety equipment
• Ability to safely operate various tools and equipment such as but not limited to power tools, landscaping equipment (such as a zero-turn lawn mower, weed whacker, blower, chainsaw, etc.), and other trade tools
• Comprehensive knowledge of trade tools and of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and regulations pertaining to grounds maintenance

Qualifications

Experience

• 1-3 years’ of landscaping experience
• 1-3 years’ grounds maintenance experience preferred

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

License | Certifications

• Valid State Driver’s License, including MVR, that is deemed acceptable by the company

Hardware | Software | Technical | Other Skills

• Knowledge of building maintenance such as replacing lights, painting, minor repairs, and cleaning
• Basic computer skills

Working Conditions

Environment

• Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Exposed to loud noise, dust, dirt, mud, insects, and animals
• Occasional work in confined spaces

Schedule

• Requires occasional weekend and evening work

Physical Requirement

• Ability to perform moderate physical work
• Ability to perform activities such as
  • Heavy lifting of up to 75 lbs
  • Climbing ladders
  • Occasional bending/kneeling/stooping/crouching
  • Frequent standing and walking

Newnan Utilities

Newnan Utilities offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, sick & vacation time, a robust wellness program, on-site fitness centers, short-term/long-term disability plans, and more!

Newnan Utilities is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including family medical history), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Newnan Utilities is a Drug-Free Workplace.