Grounds Keeper / Custodian

County of Oconee•Shiloh, SC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide grounds keeping, landscaping, and related maintenance services for the County’s Aeronautical operations. This position is responsible for maintaining the airport property and equipment, ensuring everything is operational and ready for daily activities. This position typically performs a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, transplanting, weeding, thinning, pruning, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortar less segmental concrete masonry wall units. Additional duties include opening and cleaning the building for travelers, assisting linemen with tasks, and providing customer service. This role involves various maintenance activities, from equipment upkeep to repairing fences and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the airport grounds.

Requirements

Knowledge of general landscaping techniques and irrigation systems.
Ability to operate all grounds keeping and related equipment.
Ability to use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

SC Herbicide Applicator Licenses.

Responsibilities

Maintains grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment.
Manually plants and cultivates horticultural specialties.
Clears debris, brush, and other obstructions.
Picks up litter at gate entry and along Airport Road/Shiloh Road.
Applies fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, as needed.
Repairs fences, as needed.
Maintains irrigation systems.
Acts as custodian of buildings, including keeping bathrooms and inside the FBO cleaned.
Evaluates the status of equipment and facilities, and schedules needed repairs or replacement.
Assists airport attendants with aeronautical duties, in certain circumstances,
Provides customer Service.
Performs minor preventative maintenance of ground equipment.
Performs runway inspections and repairs runway and taxiway lights.
Cross trains if needed and participates in Airport special projects/events.
Conducts runway inspection and repairs runway and taxiway lights.
Blows off sidewalks and parking lot.
Cleans shop and shed.
Organizes and manages chemicals.
Checks fence lines and repairs areas to prevent critter entry.
Changes light bulbs in taxi and runway lights.
Performs other related duties as assigned.