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Groundskeeper, City of West Columbia

Job Category
Miscellaneous
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Job Duties

Oversees the maintaining of work area and grounds at utility sites are in a clean, neat condition. Ensure roadways entering and exiting utility sites are clear from debris. Performs general building maintenance and groundskeeping duties to keep the grounds around the utility sites neat and clean. Duties include cleaning the building, mowing grass, weed eating, edging curbs, pulling weeds, pruning shrubbery. Utilizes such equipment and tools as lawn mower, weed-eater, blower, shovel, pressure water, etc.

Plant, trim, water, fertilize, dig and rake utility sites. Maintains an adequate supply of chemicals and other supplies such as herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers. Orders items as needed. Monitor and report any pest problems to management.

Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment. Adheres to safety procedures. (Please see job description for full list of duties)

Qualifications

Vocational/technical school training/education in operating small engines and driving trucks, and at least two years of experience working in grounds keeping; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Must possess a valid SC Driver's License.

Pay Info
Salary range $38,768.00 to $54,277.51. Excellent benefits package including 14 holidays, participation in the State Retirement System, the SC Deferred Compensation Plan, and the State Health Plan with the employee’s health and basic dental insurance premiums paid by the city.
How to Apply

Click Here to apply or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westcolumbiasc

Paper employment applications are available at the Customer Service Counter in the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The city of West Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The city does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.