Trades Worker

Horry County Government; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Horry County Government is seeking a Trades worker to support the Crew Chief in maintaining county grounds in a safe, orderly manner. You will perform a variety of groundskeeping duties using manual labor and powered equipment while following safety guidelines and collaborating with teammates.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of grounds maintenance experience, plus the ability to operate a long utility trailer.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of grounds maintenance experience or equivalent training.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle with a long utility trailer.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance: mow lawns, trim hedges, ditches, and maintain flowerbeds and ponds.
• Edge sidewalks, clear debris, and apply fertilizer and chemicals.
• Dig, plant, and 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.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Tractors

Skid loaders

Chainsaws

Job description

Under general supervision, the Trades worker assists the Crew Chief in maintaining Horry County grounds in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. Performs a variety of groundskeeping duties using manual labor and powered equipment. Requires compliance with safety guidelines and ability to work harmoniously with others.

• Perform grounds maintenance: mow lawns, trim hedges and ditches, maintain flowerbeds and retention ponds.
• Edge sidewalks, clear debris from walkways and parking areas, and apply fertilizer and chemicals.
• Dig, plant, and landscape new areas; remove dead foliage and trees.
• Assist in site work including grading, cleaning gutters, and moving landscape materials.
• Complete daily and weekly reports including work logs, mileage logs, and gas receipts.
• Operate various tools and equipment: mowers, trimmers, blowers, tractors, skid loaders, chainsaws, and more.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) daily.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and maintain tools as required.
• Comply with all Horry County and departmental policies and procedures.
• Erect work zone traffic control devices.

• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance practices, including safe equipment operation and landscaping techniques.
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain records, perform physical labor, and work cooperatively within a team environment.

• Requires high school diploma or equalivar.

• One (1) to two (2) years of grounds maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be capable of operating a vehicle with a long utility trailer.