What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at The City of Charleston, SC?
Annual Salary:
$37,440.00 - $40,053.00
Hourly:
$19.20 - $20.54
Department:
Culture & Recreation, Grounds Maintenance
Division:
Park & Landscape Maintenance
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
$500 BONUS
$250 ON FIRST CHECK AND $250 AFTER 120-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
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]
Salary : $37,440 - $40,053
