Grounds Maintenance Technician

Beaufort County South Carolina; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County South Carolina is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform routine maintenance for parks and facilities. This role involves cutting grass, trimming trees, managing garbage disposal, and ensuring site cleanliness. Applicants must have at least a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. This position offers an essential contribution to community health and aesthetic environments.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Short demonstration of related experience up to one month is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance for County parks.
• Cut grass, trim trees and shrubs, and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist with unloading trucks and site setups.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn maintenance

Trimming trees and shrubs

Trash disposal

General repairs

Education

High School graduation or GED

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform routine grounds maintenance for County parks, facilities and grounds. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Cut grass with hand tools or power equipment.
• Trims trees and shrubs.
• Assists with unloading of work trucks and delivery trucks and event set-ups.
• Assists with site setup of plant materials, flower bed maintenance, lawn maintenance.
• Ensures that job site staging area is clean and organized.
• Park cleanup and general restroom maintenance.
• Picks up all trash in the area and disposes of it properly.
• Clean and restock restrooms daily.
• Uses all installation tools according to company safety policy.
• Complies with safety policies at all times.
• General repairs and tool maintenance.
• Marks sports fields.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month of related experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.