- Salary
- $41k – $43k
- Location
- Parks Department, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.
Annual Salary:
$40,579.50 - $42,900.00Hourly:
$20.81 - $22.00Department:
Culture & Recreation, Grounds MaintenanceDivision:
Park & Landscape MaintenanceFLSA:
Non-ExemptJob Description:
In this role, you will assist in the maintenance of public parks, property or rights-of-way using a variety of machines, tools and equipment, and lead the crew in the absence of the Crew Leader.
Examples of Duties:
- Instructs other members of crews in proper operational procedures and techniques.
- Assists the Crew Leader in coordinating the tasks to be performed by the crew; supervises the crew in the absence of the Crew Leader.
- Operates city vehicles and equipment, to include trucks and trailers.
- May requisition or purchase supplies and equipment.
- Cuts lawns.
- Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
- Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs.
- Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
- Cleans grounds and removes litter.
- Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
- Makes minor on-site repairs to equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and weed trimming equipment; sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
- Receives instruction and training in proper safety precautions, use of tools, etc. required in maintenance.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Two years of experience
- High school diploma/GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid state issued driver's license.
- Ability to use a smart phone device and computer software
The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]
