Groundskeeper I, City of Greer
Performs various repairs to facilities to ensure proper operation and security, which involves mending fences, performing carpentry and masonry work, installing and repairing fixtures, plumbing, etc Utilizes various tools and equipment/machinery in the performance of the job such as tractors, trucks, power tools, carpenter tools, hand tools, paint sprayers, chain saws, floor equipment, mechanic tools, etc. Removes snow and ice in inclement weather including the application of ice melt, operating snowplow, and manually removing snow and ice from sidewalks and steps within City parks, downtown
Conducts safety checks on truck and tool contents; performs other related duties as required. Performs grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns, trimming shrubbery and trees, performing weed control, picking up litter and other refuse, raking leaves, etc. Performs landscaping activities and lines various playing fields as needed. Builds platforms and rental stages and performs other non-routine projects. Maintains the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of the restrooms to promote personal hygiene and provide operational public facilities, as needed.
Outdoors working environment subject to pre-dawn hours and adverse conditions such as heat, cold, rain and awkward and confined spaces. Completes manual labor for long periods of time, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, or kneeling, pushing/pulling of levers on equipment and machinery, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time. Works in and around potentially hazardous substances, including pesticides, herbicides, and motor fuel. Operates machinery to complete various grounds keeping tasks and has ability to drive an automobile.
High school diploma or GED equivalency. Valid driver’s license. Six (6) months experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping environments. Mental & Physical Demands – ADA Guidelines Instructions: Indicate the level of mental and physical demand required for the position by marking C, F, O, or N/A next to each item. Definitions: C – Constantly (More than 66% of the time; 5.5+ hours/day) F – Frequently (33%–66% of the time; 2.5–5.5 hours/day) O – Occasionally (Up to 33% of the time; 0–2.5 hours/day) N/A – Not Applicable
Physical Demands: Stand: C Walk: C Sit: F Handling / Fingering: C Reach Outward: C Reach Above Shoulder: C Climb: O Crawl: O Squat or Kneel: F Bend: F Lifting Requirements: 10 pounds or less: F 11 to 20 pounds: F 21 to 50 pounds: F 51 to 100 pounds: O More than 100 pounds: N/A Pushing and Pulling Requirements: 12 pounds or less: C 13 to 25 pounds: C 26 to 40 pounds: F 41 to 100 pounds: O More than 100 pounds: N/A
In addition to a competitive base pay, we currently offer comprehensive benefits package that includes health, prescription, vision, dental insurance (at no cost for employee coverage based on full participation in Wellness Program), life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, FSA, EAP, Education Incentive Pay, and a defined benefit retirement plan (South Carolina Retirement System).