JOB SUMMARY

This position performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department; and performs other technical work as required. The incumbent works according to set procedures under close supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department;
• Performs general manual labor tasks as required;
• Assists in maintaining assigned trucks and equipment; performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and simple repair work as required;
• Drives and operates trucks and other vehicles; operates various hand and power tools as necessary to accomplish tasks;
• Installs, tests and repairs service lines;
• Maintains city parks and recreational facilities as assigned;
• Participates in landscape and athletic field maintenance work, including but not limited to installing landscape materials, watering playing fields and other turf, mowing and aerating playing field and other turf, trimming trees and shrubbery, removing weeds, applying fertilizers, and herbicides, removing trash and debris, etc.;
• Prepares fields and facilities for athletic and other recreation events;
• Performs basic building maintenance and custodial work as required;
• Assists in inspecting playing fields, grounds and facilities for security and safety, and takes appropriate steps to ensure the safety of all staff and citizens and the protection of City property;
• Assists co-workers with various duties as required;
• Performs duties in accordance with all department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety;
• Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED;
• No prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to work additional hours, weekends and holidays, on a rotating basis. 

Knowledge, Skills andAbilities:

• Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring;
• Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;
• Ability to follow instructions and orders of supervisor;
• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring little or no prior experience, such as hand tools;
• Ability to perform routine work using common sense;
• Ability to read simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar;
• Ability to perform simple, repetitive manual, clerical or operating tasks following a few definite procedures; requires minor short-term planning; requires little attention for accurate results; and
• Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.