GROUNDS TECHNICIAN III (PRT) - 0525

Job Title

City of Greenville (SC)

Salary

$44,512.00 - $56,472.00 Annually

Location

2201 Laurens Road - Greenville, SC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01324

Brief Description

The City is offering a Sign-On Bonus for this position : $500 with first paycheck and 2% of gross earnings during first year of employment at first anniversary.

Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, performs inspection, maintenance, groundskeeping, installation, service, and repair of assigned area, facilities, and equipment. Assembles, installs, monitors, and assists with construction, take-down, clean-up, and removal of Parks, Recreation & Tourism projects and other permitted special and City events. Provides assistance during storm / weather clean-up events and emergencies by clearing or removing trees, limbs, debris, and other storm or weather damage. Responsible for assisting in leading a crew, filling-in in the absence of immediate supervisor, and assisting in the oversight and training of less experienced employees as well as volunteers and community service workers. Assists with Parks and Grounds projects and improvements. Proactively identifies, removes, and reports potential safety hazards. Ensures equipment and property safety, as well as routine inspection of equipment. May be assigned to one of the following units : Cemetery Maintenance, Park Maintenance, or Zoo. Required overtime on weekends, holidays, special events and for inclement weather.

Job Duties

Essential Functions

• Maintain General Property : Maintain assigned playgrounds, cemeteries, trails, shelters, sports fields and courts, waterways, monuments, Zoo and Parks and Recreation facilities, and related amenities. Ensure all park facilities are routinely inspected and maintained, including but not limited to special facilities and restrooms. Plant trees and shrubs, mow, trim, over-seed, fertilize, mix soil, spread, water, aerate, paint, remove litter and graffiti. Apply pesticide application for diseases, weeds and insect control on turf, annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs including areas around waterways. Assist sports field crew with field preparation, playgrounds, and basic preparation of recreation spaces and events. Install and remove plant material (annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs) during appropriate times of the year. Prepare soil and install sod on designated grass areas. Install Engineered Wood Fiber playground mulch in designated playground areas. Install mulch for trees, plants, and large designated areas. Provide assistance to internal and external stakeholders during storm / weather clean up or related events and emergencies. Remove hazardous items such as dead animals, bees, ants, snakes, needles, transient materials, invasive and noxious plant material as directed. Operate large (e.g., CDL dump truck, front-end loader, etc.), and small equipment to accomplish tasks. Responsible for assisting in leading a crew in the performance of the outlined duties and directing traffic.
• Maintain Equipment : Maintain and service equipment by removing dirt, washing and greasing parts, checking oil, changing oil filters, changing blades, and fueling. Perform preventative maintenance of equipment to include air compressor, generator, push mower, pressure washer, water pump, chain saw, pole saw, tiller, backpack and machine front blowers, hand and power tools, chemical sprayers, walk behind edger, trimmers, reel, sports field drag, front mount and zero turn mowers. Responsible for preventative maintenance of heavy equipment to include backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer loader, dump truck, tractors, combo planer, bush hog, embankment mowers with attachments, excavator, stump grinder, and blowers.
• Conduct Construction and Installation Assignments : Assemble and install picnic tables, park benches, bleachers, playground equipment, shade structures, windscreens, special event / volunteer structures and trash can holders. Assemble cooking grills, dig holes, place poles in ground, mix, set, and pour concrete pads in park areas. Float concrete and edge support pads for picnic tables, trash can holders, and park benches. Conduct fence and light installation by digging holes, setting poles, placing split rails, leveling poles, and attaching fencing. Install park signage, load materials and equipment. Help direct traffic as assigned. Serve as a crew leader and make work assignments on job sites as directed by supervisor.
• Assist with Special Projects and Events : Assist with the set-up, tear down, and cleanup of permitted special and volunteer events. Assist with various City related projects, including the construction, installation, and tearing down of temporary structures, banners, and decorations; operating small and large equipment, and tools; entering creeks or rivers to remove debris; and, assisting the public as needed.
• Ensure Safety Measures : Proactively identify, remove and / or report potential hazards. Take steps to address, remove, or report hazardous conditions or items such as dead animals, bees, ants, snakes, needles, transient materials, invasive and noxious plant material as directed. Comply with City, state, and federal safety procedures and protocols in the performance of job duties to include reporting all accidents, incidents, and injuries witnessed or incurred. Ensure equipment and property safety, as well as routine inspection of equipment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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Preferred Qualifications

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