GROUNDS ATTENDANT PART TIME

GROUNDS ATTENDANT (Part-Time)

Here at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority we offer fulfilling and sensational careers on a campus which includes the fourth largest convention center in the United States, the Georgia World Congress Center; the site of the 1996 Olympic Games, Centennial Olympic Park and the Savannah Convention Center. Our mission is to promote and facilitate events and activities that generate economic benefits to the citizens of the State of Georgia and the City of Savannah as well as enhance the quality of life for every Georgian.

The Savannah Convention Center is currently looking for part-time Grounds Attendants to join our family! Be a part of our team of the 330,000 square foot Savannah Convention Center located directly across from historic Savannah and on the Savannah River.

The Grounds Attendants will be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance program of the exterior grounds, parking lots and parking decks. The Grounds Attendants will perform day to day grounds maintenance activities, to include but not limited to: removal of bulk trash, leaves, tree limbs, distribution of equipment, preventive maintenance on gutter troughs, such other duties and functions as required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Maintain exterior grounds and certain interior areas as required, using basic cleaning methods.

• Inspect and clean exterior grounds, parking lots, and parking decks daily.
• Monitor and inspect the work of exterior plant and landscaping maintenance contractors. Notify Operations Manager about any discrepancies.
• Police facility entrances as required.
• Monitor facility entrances and floor areas during adverse weather conditions.
• Implement basic safety procedures during daily routine.
• Keep exterior free of unsightly weeds.
• Notify Operations Manager of equipment and facilities requiring repair and replacement.
• Complete daily tasks assigned in a cooperative manner.
• Perform general manual labor associated with housekeeping and set-up functions.
• Such other duties, functions, special projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager, Operations Coordinator or Leads.
• Ability to operate carts, pickup trucks, forklifts and various landscaping equipment.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, And ABILITIES

• High degree of integrity and compliance
• Thoroughness in task approach, follow-up and completion.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to manage workload using own initiative
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with limited resources.
• Detail oriented
• Assess, weigh and manager risk in the face of uncertainty.
• Ability to work an irregular work schedule as required to perform duties and responsibilities.
  
  

Education And/Or Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as grounds technician or comparable position for a public facility or comparable private complex is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
  
  

The Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, or on terms or conditions of employment because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, eligibility for military service, disability, or for any other illegal purpose.