Grounds Maintenance Tech: Landscaping & Sitework

Horry County, (SC); Conway (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Horry County is seeking a Trades worker to assist the Crew Chief in maintaining county grounds in a clean, safe condition. Responsibilities include mowing, edging, planting, site work, and reporting. The role requires operating a range of equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.

The candidate should have 1–2 years of grounds maintenance experience, be able to drive a vehicle with a long utility trailer, and wear PPE daily as part of county procedures. High school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Basic grounds maintenance knowledge and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain records.
• Willingness to perform physical labor and work in a team.
• Must wear PPE daily and comply with policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance: mow lawns, trim hedges and ditches, maintain flowerbeds and ponds.
• Edge sidewalks, clear debris from walkways and parking areas, apply fertilizer and chemicals.
• Dig, plant, landscape new areas; remove dead foliage and trees.
• Assist in site work including grading, gutters, and moving landscape materials.
• Complete daily and weekly reports including work logs and gas receipts.
• Operate tools and equipment: mowers, trimmers, blowers, tractors, skid loaders, chainsaws.
• Wear PPE daily and perform minor equipment repairs and tool maintenance.
• Comply with county and department policies and erect work zone devices.

Skills

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Tractors

Skid loaders

Chainsaws

Job description

Horry County is seeking a Trades worker to assist the Crew Chief in maintaining county grounds in a clean, safe condition. Responsibilities include mowing, edging, planting, site work, and reporting. The role requires operating a range of equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.

The candidate should have 1–2 years of grounds maintenance experience, be able to drive a vehicle with a long utility trailer, and wear PPE daily as part of county procedures. High school diploma is required.