Temp Boat Maintenance Assistant

Berkeley County (SC) Government

Moncks Corner (SC)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Part time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS

Optional Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

Berkeley County Government seeks a Park Maintenance Assistant to support building and grounds maintenance around facilities and protect natural habitats. Work is near water and wildlife in controlled and/or natural environments.

Responsibilities include planting, mowing, equipment maintenance, loading supplies, and assisting with park rentals. Must have a high school diploma and at least one year of related maintenance experience; background check may be conducted.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.
One year of related maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine building and grounds maintenance including planting, painting and preservation of buildings.
Maintain equipment and perform preventative maintenance on scheduled equipment.
Operate landscape tools and small power tools as needed.
Support park rental setup and cleanup and assist guests during tours.

Skills

Grounds maintenance equipment know-how

Small engine repair

Computer utilization

Paddle boats operation

Reading and writing

Following instructions

Office equipment usage

Repair of small/medium equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grounds tools

Small engine tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Job Summary And Essential Functions

This position typically provides assistance with building and grounds maintenance around the facilities and protecting the natural habitats; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens. These duties are performed near large areas of water that are inhabited by reptiles or other wildlife in controlled and/or natural environments.

Essential Job Functions

Assists in performing routine building and ground maintenance including planting and maintaining flowers, trees and shrubs as well as painting and preservation of buildings.
Assists in performing scheduled preventative maintenance of equipment.
May operates chainsaws, commercial weed eaters, blowers, etc. and other commercial landscape equipment.
Loads and unloads equipment and supplies.
Assist in the setup and cleanup of park rental facilities.
Paddle boat for interpretive tours and assists in loading/unloading guests.
Aids in conducting general equipment maintenance and minor repairs on landscape equipment to include small engines.
Performs maintenance of open spaces, grounds, turf and related indoor and outdoor facilities to include cleaning rain gutters, emptying trash cans, assisting in the arranging and moving of furniture and dumping garbage.
Applies pesticides and herbicides in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
May utilizes hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, cutting/trimming equipment and light mechanical tools.
May operates small power tools such as but not limited to riding and push mowers, power trimmers, bush hog with farm tractor and water truck on site.
Cleans and maintains vehicles.
Performs manual labor as required.
Perform these duties in or near locations that are near large areas of water that are inhabited by reptiles or other wildlife in controlled and/or natural environments.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements To Perform Work

High School diploma or equivalent;
One (1) year of related maintenance experience;

Special Requirements

Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment and construction tools required.
Knowledge of small engine repair and maintenance desired.
Skill in computer utilization required.
Ability to paddle row boats with up to 13 passengers.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to use small office equipment.
Ability to use or repair small and medium equipment and machinery.

Physical Demands

This position requires the employee to reach, pull and push with hands and arms; stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ninety-five (95) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions

The work is regularly performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. Hours will not exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. Normal operating hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday on a rotating schedule with the ability to work after hours when necessary. Weekend and holiday work will be required. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.

Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including: