Grounds Technician Ii; Public Works

The City is offering a Sign-On Bonus for Public Works Operations positions: $500 with first paycheck and 2% of gross earnings during first year of employment at first anniversary.

Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, performs inspections, maintenance, grounds-keeping, installation, service, and repair of assigned area, facilities, and equipment. Assembles, installs, monitors, and assists with construction, take-down, clean- up, and removal of Public Works projects and other permitted special events. Provides assistance during storm/weather clean-up events and emergencies by clearing or removing trees, limbs, debris, and other storm or weather damage.

Proactively identifies, removes, and reports potential safety hazards. Ensures equipment and property safety, including but not limited to, ensuring routine inspection of equipment while documenting and addressing equipment condition.

• Maintain General Property: Maintain beautification sites, pass-through parks, small gardens, assigned right-of-ways (ROWs), waterways, monuments, alleyways, guardrails, retention ponds, City property and medians. Ensure ROW areas are routinely inspected and maintained; any safety hazard such as sidewalk trip hazards, sight distance problems, or high-risk trees or other vegetation are reported or mitigated. Plant trees and shrubs, mow, trim, over-seed, fertilize, mix soil and distribute, water, aerate, paint, remove litter and graffiti, and apply pesticide application for diseases, weeds and insect control on grasses, trees and shrubs.
  
  Assist tree crew, as approved, by cutting down and removing diseased, dead, or damaged trees and limbs. Install and remove plant material (trees, flowers, and shrubs) during approved times of the year. Prepare soil and install sod or seed on designated grass areas. Install certified mulch for trees, plants, and large designated areas. Provide assistance to internal and external stakeholders during storm/weather clean up or related events and emergencies.
  
  Assist in installation and construction assignments by constructing fences, dog waste boxes, walls, drains, and irrigation systems. Operate large equipment to accomplish tasks. (55%)
• Maintain Equipment: Maintain and service equipment by removing dirt, washing and greasing parts, checking oil, changing oil filters, changing blades, and fueling. Perform preventative maintenance of equipment to include air compressor, generator, push mower, pressure washer, water pump, chain saw, pole saw, tiller, backpack and machine front blowers, hand and power tools, chemical sprayers, walk behind edger, trimmers, reel, front mount and zero turn mowers.
  
  (20%)
• Ensure Safety Measures: Proactively identify, remove and/or report potential hazards. Take steps to address, remove, or report hazardous conditions or items such as dead animals, bees, ants, snakes, needles, transient materials, invasive and noxious plant material as directed. Comply with City, state, and federal safety procedures and protocols in the performance of job duties to include reporting all accidents, incidents, and injuries witnessed or incurred.
  
  Ensure equipment and property safety. (15%)
• Assist with Special Projects and Events: Assist with the set-up, tear down, and cleanup of permitted special and volunteer events. Assist with various City related projects, including the construction, installation, and tearing down of temporary structures, banners, tree lights, and decorations; operating small and large equipment, and tools; entering creeks or rivers to remove debris; and, assisting the public as needed.
  
  (5%)
• Support Inclement Weather Operations: Outside of regular schedule, throughout inclement weather conditions (i.e., snow and ice) assist in the City’s emergency response operations. Clear or remove trees, limbs, debris, and other storm or weather damage from assigned areas. Operate salt spreaders, loaders, snowplows, and other specific equipment necessary to clear and maintain roads and walkways. (5%)

Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• This is an entry level position for which training will be provided.
• FEMA training and certifications ICS 100, 552 and 700 within three (3) months of hire.

• Prior experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or construction.

• Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License.

Knowledge of:

• Safe equipment operating practices/procedures.
• Plant material and the ability to identify weeds and disease.
• Proper pruning of small trees and shrubs following ANSI 300A pruning standard.
• Department of Transportation work zone safety measures for traffic control.

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with others in order to achieve results.
• Work in inclement weather conditions including cold rain, wind, heat, snow, sleet, etc.
• Utilize communication and interpersonal skills to interact…