Parks Groundskeeper - Outdoor Maintenance (Full-Time)

Walterboro, SC; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Walterboro is seeking a dependable, hardworking individual to join its Parks Department as a Parks Department Laborer. This position performs routine and semi-skilled manual work to maintain parks, trails, landscaped areas, and public grounds, including groundskeeping, cleaning, equipment operation, and basic repairs.

Applicants should be able to perform heavy outdoor work, operate common groundskeeping tools, and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid SC driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Mows, trims, edges, and maintain grass and landscaped areas.
• Plants and maintains trees, shrubs, flowers, and other landscaping; weeds and mulches planting beds.
• Collects litter, empties trash receptacles, removes debris, and cleans park facilities and public areas.
• Maintains trails and boardwalks by clearing vegetation and debris and assisting with repairs.
• Safely operates mowers, string trimmers, blowers, hand tools, and other assigned equipment.
• Performs daily equipment inspections, checks fluid levels, cleans equipment, and reports mechanical problems.
• Assists with basic carpentry, painting, irrigation maintenance, and repairs to park structures and amenities.
• Identifies and promptly reports safety hazards, damaged equipment, and maintenance needs.
• Assists with setup, cleanup, and other support for city events and special projects.
• Follows established safety procedures and uses required personal protective equipment.

Skills

SC driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Walterboro is seeking a dependable, hardworking individual to join its Parks Department as a Parks Department Laborer. This position performs routine and semi-skilled manual work to maintain parks, trails, landscaped areas, and public grounds, including groundskeeping, cleaning, equipment operation, and basic repairs.

Applicants should be able to perform heavy outdoor work, operate common groundskeeping tools, and follow safety procedures.