Maintenance Worker- Water Distribution

Maintenance Worker- Water Distribution

Salary

$40,620.00 Annually

Location

14 Interchange Drive, Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2603312

Department

Water Resources Department

Division

Water Distribution

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

This position is responsible for participating in City maintenance.

Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoots basic maintenance problems involving HVAC, electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment

repair or replacement; performs carpentry, painting, or related repair or installation.

• Performs various repairs.

• Maintains landscaping, storm drainage, and irrigation systems; treats plants and turf for disease, installs

and maintains backflow prevention devices; repairs or replaces fencing and security systems.

• Performs preventative and routine maintenance.

• Monitors water quality and chemistry; sizes and replaces mechanical seals; installs and calibrates

chlorination controllers; installs, repairs, or replaces a variety of pool equipment.

• Estimates cost of repairs; selects and requisitions necessary equipment and related supplies; oversees all

work in progress to ensure quality, timeliness, and safety; inspects completed work to ensure quality and

conformance to code.

• Assists in the preparation of facilities for special events, including setting up meeting rooms, building

stages, laying basketball courts, and setting up and breaking down show and event equipment.

• Assists in the preparation of parks and athletic fields for special events, including assembling bleachers

and picnic tables.

• Performs general maintenance duties; cleans the interior and exterior of parking structure; sweeps

stairwells, empties trash cans, picks up litter, replaces light bulbs, blows leaves, cleans windows, and cleans

restrooms.

• Cleans and maintains buildings, parks, and athletic facilities, including mowing grass, removing litter,

utilities, repairing fences and other equipment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED equivalent; six (6) months of related maintenance experience necessary.

A valid drivers license is required

May require the following certifications/licenses:

• Confined Space Safety Certification
• ICS100 and ICS700
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Traffic control Flagging certification

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 equipment and tools necessary to perform essential duties.

Knowledge of job-related safety hazards and precautionary methods

Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.

Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and 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 have a High School Diploma or GED ?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you hold a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

03

Describe your maintenance experience that is relevant to this position.

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov