Associate I- Parks

City of Beaufort • Public Works Complex - Beaufort, SC

21h

About The Position

Under regular supervision, the Associate I- Parks performs general grounds maintenance and custodial work as necessary to maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of public parks. The position reports to the Parks Superintendent.

The role involves maintaining grounds, transporting materials and equipment, performing minor irrigation-system repairs, keeping public restrooms clean and sanitary, following safety rules, and maintaining assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools. The employee uses lawn and landscaping equipment and interacts with supervisors, coworkers, and the public. Other duties may be assigned by the Public Works Director or the Park Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One to two years of experience in groundskeeping or landscaping, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• South Carolina driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds maintenance, including cutting grass, raking leaves, removing debris, planting trees, shrubbery, and flowers, removing weeds, pruning, applying mulch, and applying fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides as needed.
• Load, haul, and unload equipment, mulch, planting materials, and other items needed for assignments.
• Perform minor repairs to irrigation-system components.
• Perform custodial duties to maintain clean and sanitary public restrooms.
• Observe applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools, and perform minor repairs on them.
• Operate lawn mowers, weed eaters, tractors, edgers, tillers, and various hand and power tools, exercising care and safety in their use and maintenance.
• Interact and communicate with the immediate supervisor, coworkers, the public, and other groups and individuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Public Works Director or the Park Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED