About this role
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.
Annual Salary:
$55,594.50 - $40,053.00Hourly:
$28.51 - $20.54Department:
Culture & Recreation, Grounds MaintenanceDivision:
Park & Landscape MaintenanceFLSA:
Non-ExemptJob 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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