| Location | Savannah, GA |
Senior Maintenance Worker - Stormwater
Salary
$41,781.00 Annually
Location
14 Interchange Drive, Savannah, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
2603404
Department
Stormwater Management
Opening Date
08/31/2026
Closing Date
9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose
This position provides complex maintenance and repairs to the Citys stormwater system.
Essential Job Functions
Assists an assigned crew; ensures the crew has adequate supplies to complete the assignment.
Transports vehicles to the city shop for routine maintenance and services as needed.
Performs concrete and asphalt repair of public roadways, parking lots, curbs and sidewalks.
Maintains storm drainage systems.
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.
Provides maintenance and repair work and supervises a small work crew; assigns, reviews, and inspects work; guides task performance; trains and develops employees; provides input to employee performance appraisals; promotes and observes safe work practices.
Performs general maintenance duties; cleans debris from ditches; mows ditches with line trimmers, loads debris onto trucks, picks up litter, blows leaves.
Cleans and maintains stormwater facilities, including mowing grass, removing litter, repairing fences and other equipment.
Responds to emergencies after hours and on weekends.
Serves as a member of the Critical Workforce during hurricanes and other natural disasters.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent; less than one year of related maintenance experience necessary.
Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license. Must have an acceptable driving history.
May require the following certifications/licenses:
Confined Space Safety Certification
ICS100 and ICS700
Bloodborne Pathogens
Traffic control flagging certification.
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.
MINIMUM STANDARDS:
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Supervisor assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The Supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related maintenance duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to assist in the performance of traffic maintenance duties. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficiency and safety of city roadways.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, and members of the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, and resolve problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, stooping, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.
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.
Employer City of Savannah
Address 6600 Abercorn Street
Suite 100
Savannah, Georgia, 31405
Phone 912-651-6484
Website http://www.savannahga.gov