Senior Park Ranger: Grounds & Facilities Lead

City of Columbia, SC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia, SC is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker to direct and participate in maintenance, repair and construction of park grounds and facilities along the Three Rivers Greenway. You will coordinate daily duties, supervise staff, and ensure safety, cleanliness and public accessibility.

The role requires physical fitness to perform diverse groundskeeping tasks and strong communication to engage with the public and colleagues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of relevant prior experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Directs the safe operation and maintenance of power and hand tools and equipment.
• Maintains park facilities for use by the public; prepares park facilities for daily use; cleans and sets up facilities as reserved; repairs damaged equipment and structures.
• Plans and implements daily duties for staff.
• Establishes priorities for completion of work in accordance with sound time management methodology.
• Projects time necessary for completion of tasks and schedules accordingly.
• Assists with the control of inventories of equipment and supplies.
• Instructs, supervises and performs routine maintenance on grounds.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Manages specific operational activities including public use areas, retail operations and facilities.
• Promotes good public relations with citizens; instructs and advises public and ranger staff on flora/fauna in parks.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Lawn equipment

MS Office

Job description

City of Columbia, SC is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker to direct and participate in maintenance, repair and construction of park grounds and facilities along the Three Rivers Greenway. You will coordinate daily duties, supervise staff, and ensure safety, cleanliness and public accessibility.

The role requires physical fitness to perform diverse groundskeeping tasks and strong communication to engage with the public and colleagues.