Parks Sanitation Technician

This role will assist a Parks Sanitation crew in the upkeep of parks facilities using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment. 

• Assists Crew Leader and others in the general sanitation efforts of City Parks, Facilities, and other areas of the public realm, as necessary.
• Assists Crew Leader with maintenance of equipment and tools, including: truck, dump trailer, utility trailer, wheel barrow, hand carts, and hand tools. 
• Drives a truck with other staff to designated work locations.
• Responsible for removal of all litter/debris in park and public locations, removal of trash bags from designated receptacles and replacement with clean bags. 
• Assist crew leader for removal of recyclables from identified recycle containers and emptying the bags into identified central recycle dumpsters. 
• Monitor and Refill Dog Waste Bag Dispensers at various park and public realm locations. 
• Routinely clean all signage in parks and on park buildings, including, but not limited to Park Rules signage, Park Name Signage, Wayfinding Signage around parks and on buildings, Specialty Rule Signage, and any other signage as identified by supervisor.  
• Uses a variety of chemical cleaners, hand tools, and power tools to remove gum and stains, as needed.
• Sweeps, cleans park spaces using battery blower, shovel, and/or broom as needed. 
• Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used.
• Assists with set up at special events, such as SEWE, Cooper River Bridge Run and Spoleto, as needed. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• High school degree and 6 months of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid SC drivers license.

• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.