Grounds & Equipment Technician I (Outdoor)

Charleston County Government; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four‑day workweek

Pension/Benefits package

Paid holidays

Job summary

Charleston County Government seeks a grounds maintenance worker to join the Public Works team in Charleston County. The role involves outdoor work maintaining county properties, drainage easements, and road rights‑of‑way using mowers and power tools.

A four‑day workweek is offered with a competitive benefits package. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be safety-minded, and capable of lifting up to 55 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED).
• Ability to comprehend and execute written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to provide good customer service.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs and perform physical outdoor work.
• Reliable transportation and a valid SC Driver’s License.
• Available to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions.
• Safe operation of hand tools and power equipment with proper PPE.
• Experience with computers and/or tablets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate zero-turn and push mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, edgers, trimmers, pruners, blowers, pole saws, and other tools for grounds maintenance.
• Maintain grounds and drainage easements and road rights‑of‑way on county properties.
• Maintain and safely operate landscape trucks and assigned equipment.
• Assist with preventative maintenance of equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Written and verbal instruction

Customer service

Team-oriented

Safety-minded

Ability to lift 55 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Charleston County Government seeks a grounds maintenance worker to join the Public Works team in Charleston County. The role involves outdoor work maintaining county properties, drainage easements, and road rights‑of‑way using mowers and power tools.

A four‑day workweek is offered with a competitive benefits package. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be safety-minded, and capable of lifting up to 55 lbs.