Water Maintenance Assistant / Groundskeeper

JOB TITLE:  Water Maintenance Assistant / Groundskeeper                                                          
 
DEPARTMENT:  Water, City of Cartersville
 
JOB SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for assisting with maintenance, upkeep, and groundskeeping at water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations
 
MAJOR DUTIES: 

• Assists with general maintenance and upkeep of water and wastewater treatment plant facilities. 
• Performs routine groundskeeping duties including mowing, weed eating, trimming, edging, and debris removal. 
• Maintains cleanliness of plant sites, buildings, tanks, basins, and equipment areas. 
• Assists operators and maintenance staff with basic repairs and preventative maintenance tasks. 
• Inspects grounds and facilities for safety hazards and reports issues to supervisors. 
• Assists with painting, pressure washing, and minor building repairs. 
• Loads, unloads, and transports materials, tools, and equipment. 
• Operates light equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and small utility vehicles. 
• Assists with maintaining fences, gates, signage, and access roads. 
• Performs basic custodial duties including cleaning offices, restrooms, and common areas as needed. 
• Helps maintain proper storage and organization of tools, chemicals, and supplies. 
• Follows all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assists during emergency response situations such as spills, weather events, or system failures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

• Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of safe operation of hand tools and light equipment.
• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair practices.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and hazard recognition.
• Knowledge of proper handling of materials and supplies.

• Skill in operating landscaping and maintenance equipment.
• Skill in following instructions and completing assigned tasks.
• Skill in basic problem solving and identifying maintenance issues.
• Skill in time management and working independently or as part of a team.

• The work is typically performed outdoors and indoors, often in varying weather conditions.
• The employee may be exposed to noise, chemicals, machinery, and other hazards associated with water and wastewater facilities.
• The work requires lifting, bending, walking, standing, and operating equipment.
• Use of protective equipment is required