| Location | Savannah, GA |
| Salary | $52,255–$78,383 Per Year |
Turf and Landscape Specialist - Crew Chief - Historic Squares & Parks Division
Salary
$52,255.00 - $78,383.00 Annually
Location
16 Interchange Court, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
2603483
Department
Park and Tree Department
Division
Historic Squares & Parks Maintenance Division
Opening Date
10/12/2026
Closing Date
11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose
The Turf and Landscape Specialist - Crew Chief is responsible for performing specialized landscaping and turf maintenance duties for assigned city parks and facilities.
We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance and 12 paid holidays.
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Essential Job Functions
Provides care and maintenance of turf and landscaping in the downtown parks and squares.
Applies pesticides with non-motorized and motorized equipment.
Lays sod; spreads top dressing; fertilizes shrubs and turf; plants annual, perennials, and
bulbs.
Applies grass seeds.
Prunes hedges, shrubs, and planting beds; supervises the transplanting of trees and
flowers.
Designs, installs, tills, and plants flower beds.
Operates a dump truck to haul debris.
Diagnoses plant pest and disease problems.
Diagnoses turf problems and plans remedies.
Oversees the irrigation of plants.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Oversees a crew.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires High school diploma or GED plus additional vocational training in turf maintenance or landscape maintenance; with two (2) years of experience in landscape maintenance, athletic fields, golf course, and or spray technician,; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Requires a State Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Category 24.
Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history.
Work hours are subject to change based on department needs:
Monday - Thursday; 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday; 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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 landscape design and maintenance procedures and safety techniques.
Knowledge of fungicide, pesticide, and herbicide application procedures and regulations.
Knowledge of annual and perennial flowering plants.
Knowledge of turf grass installation and maintenance.
Skill in the operation of job-related equipment.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written 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.
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in turf and landscape maintenance?
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Do you hold a Georgia Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Category 24?
Required Question
Employer City of Savannah
Address 6600 Abercorn Street
Suite 100
Savannah, Georgia, 31405
Phone 912-651-6484
Website http://www.savannahga.gov