Groundskeeper

City of Charleston

Charleston, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40,053–$55,594.50 Per Year
SKILLS
Driver's License, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Groundskeeping, Machine Tool, Policy Implementation, Property Rights, Recreation, Safety Training
LOCATION
Charleston, SC
POSTED
25 days ago

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$55,594.50 - $40,053.00

Hourly:

$28.51 - $20.54

Department:

Culture & Recreation, Grounds Maintenance

Division:

Park & Landscape Maintenance

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

In this role, you will assist in the maintenance of public parks, property, and rights-of-way using a variety of machines, tools and equipment.

Examples of Duties:

  • Works on a crew under general supervision.
  • 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.
  • Rakes and bags or burns leaves.
  • Cleans grounds and removes litter.
  • Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
  • Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
  • Makes minor on-site repairs to equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and weed trimming equipment.
  • Receives instruction and training in proper safety precautions
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Six months related experience
  • Valid state issued driver's license

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]

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City of Charleston