Park Maintenance Tech

Help keep Clinton’s parks safe, welcoming, and ready for our community!

The City of Clinton is seeking a dependable, motivated Parks and Recreation Technician who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining public spaces, and works well with others. From maintaining park grounds and equipment to preparing for City events, your work will help create spaces where residents and visitors can gather, play, and enjoy our community.

Open until filled or until sufficient applications are received.

Position Overview

Under limited supervision, the Parks and Recreation Technician oversees the maintenance and operation of assigned parks and recreational facilities to ensure they are safe, clean, and ready for public use. Responsibilities include performing and supervising general maintenance of buildings, grounds, structures, and park amenities in accordance with City policies and applicable regulations.

This full-time position reports to the Parks and Recreation Division Manager or their designee. After-hours on-call duties, emergency response, and standby assignments may be required.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspect City parks and recreational facilities for safety hazards; promptly address hazards and complete maintenance or repairs as needed.

• Maintain and repair park equipment, benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, grills, and other amenities.

• Perform mowing, edging, weeding, pruning, brush removal, and debris cleanup in parks and rights-of-way.

• Apply herbicides and pesticides in accordance with applicable regulations and safety procedures.

• Operate, inspect, and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment, including dump trucks, mowers, tractors, sprayers, weed eaters, and trimmers.

• Assist with tree planting, pruning, watering, and removal as part of the City’s urban forestry program.

• Prepare daily work logs and required reports.

• Assist with setup, takedown, and other support duties for City events and festivals.

• Assist other City departments as needed.

• Follow established personnel, ethical, operational, and safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

• At least six months of experience in parks and recreation, maintenance, equipment operation, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid South Carolina driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Groundskeeping and general maintenance practices, tools, and equipment.

• Safe operation and maintenance of motor vehicles and heavy equipment.

• Applicable safety codes, OSHA requirements, signage, and traffic rerouting procedures.

• Relevant federal, state, and local regulations.

• City policies, ordinances, the Employee Handbook, and Parks and Recreation procedures.

• City streets, parks, and facility locations.

Skill in:

• Planning and prioritizing assignments to meet schedules and performance standards.

• Safely and efficiently operating hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and equipment.

• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.

• Providing courteous, responsive customer service.

• Evaluating work performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Remaining calm and effective during stressful situations and emergencies.

Ability to:

• Work independently and as part of a team.

• Maintain accurate records and complete reports on time.

• Solve problems and make decisions within established policies.

• Build effective working relationships with coworkers and the public.

• Operate machinery requiring manual dexterity and eye-, hand-, and foot-coordination.

• Follow instructions, accept feedback, and respond constructively to direction.

• Attend meetings, training, and planning sessions punctually.

• Remain accountable for assigned duties, equipment, and City standards.

• Maintain regular, reliable attendance.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This position involves physically strenuous work, primarily outdoors at parks, recreational sites, and other City-maintained facilities.

Essential physical demands include:

• Safely operating vehicles, machinery, and equipment, including tractors, backhoes, trucks, and power tools.

• Regularly lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and crouching for extended periods.

• Working in extreme temperatures, rain, wind, humidity, dust, pollen, and other outdoor conditions.

• Occasionally using computers, screen-based devices, and electronic communication equipment.

Some duties may be performed indoors. Frequent interaction with the public and collaboration with employees across City departments are required.

Application Requirements

You must complete the application in its entirety to be considered for this position. Provide complete information about your education, work experience, and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations

Employees of the City of Clinton and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to qualified employees or applicants with disabilities under applicable law. Applicants who need an accommodation during the application or selection process should notify Human Resources in advance.

This posting describes the general nature and level of work performed within this classification. It is not a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or work requirements. Employees may be assigned other related duties.