Grounds Technician III (Public Works) - 0926

City of Greenville•475 Fairforest Way - Greenville, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City is offering a Sign-On Bonus for this position: $500 with first paycheck and 2% of gross earnings during first year of employment at first anniversary. Job Summary Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, performs inspections, maintenance, grounds-keeping, installation, service, and repair of assigned area, facilities, and equipment. Assembles, installs, monitors, and assists with construction, take-down, clean- up, and removal of Public Works projects and other permitted special events. Provides assistance during storm/weather clean-up events and emergencies by clearing or removing trees, limbs, debris, and other storm or weather damage. Proactively identifies, removes, and reports potential safety hazards. Ensures equipment and property safety, including but not limited to, ensuring routine inspection of equipment while documenting and addressing equipment condition. Assists in leading a crew, filling-in in the absence of the immediate supervisor, and assists in the oversight and training of less experienced employees as well as volunteers and community service workers. Works during inclement weather conditions (i.e., snow and ice) by operating salt spreaders, loaders, snowplows, and other specific equipment necessary to clear and maintain roads and walkways. Subject to on-call availability and overtime. May be required to work special events after hours as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Over two (2) years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance and construction.
FEMA training and certifications ICS 100, 552, and 700 within three (3) months of hire.
Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License at hire.
Valid South Carolina Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within three (3) weeks of hire, or the equivalent CLP from their state of residence.
Valid South Carolina Class B CDL within three (3) months of hire, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence.
Applicants who do not intend to relocate to South Carolina, must reside in a neighboring state (Georgia or North Carolina) and must meet the same CDL requirements as residents of South Carolina.
Employees residing in a neighboring state are required to provide to the City of Greenville an annual Motor Vehicle Record from their state’s Department of Motor Vehicles at the sole cost of the employee.
Knowledge of: Safe equipment operating practices/procedures.
Knowledge of: Plant material and the ability to identify weeds and disease.
Knowledge of: Proper pruning of small trees and shrubs following American National Standards Institute 300A pruning standard.
Knowledge of: Department of Transportation work zone safety measures for traffic control.
Ability to: Operate larger equipment such as Class B CDL trucks.
Ability to: Work in inclement weather conditions including cold rain, wind, heat, snow, sleet, etc.
Ability to: Read papers, journals, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Pesticide Labels, manuals, policies, and other reference materials.
Ability to: Deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
Ability to: Write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.
Ability to: Operate various types of mowers (e.g., push, side mount, embankment, front mount, zero turn, reel, tractor and tractor mounted mowers) light and CDL truck, dump truck, utility vehicle, blower, ball field drag, walk behind edger, aerators, air-raptor, weed eater, air compressor, generators, water pump, hand and power tools, rakes, back pack sprayer, power washer, water wagon, stump grinder, chain saw, pole saw, back hoe, combo planer, tiller, front end loader, skid steer loader, tamp, excavator, and other heavy duty equipment.
Ability to: Use a smart tablet, portable radio, phone, or other communication devices.
Ability to: Utilize specialized software and systems to include work management system.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating heavy equipment such as back hoe, stump grinder, skid loader, front end loader, tractor, track hoe, etc.
SC Non-Commercial Pesticide License (categories 3, 5, or 6) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain General Property: Maintain beautification sites, pass-through parks, small gardens, assigned rights-of-way (ROW), waterways, monuments, alleyways, guardrails, retention ponds, City property and medians. Ensure ROW areas are routinely inspected and maintained; any safety hazard such as sidewalk trip hazards, sight distance problems, or high risk trees or other vegetation are reported or mitigated. Plant trees and shrubs, mow, trim, over-seed, fertilize, mix soil and distribute, water, aerate, paint, remove litter and graffiti, and apply pesticide application for diseases, weeds and insect control on grasses, trees and shrubs. Assist tree crew, as approved, by cutting down and removing diseased, dead, or damaged trees and limbs. Install and remove plant material (trees, flowers, and shrubs) during approved times of the year. Prepare soil and install sod or seed on designated grass areas. Install certified mulch for trees, plants, and large designated areas. Provide assistance to internal and external stakeholders during storm/weather clean up or related events and emergencies. Assist in installation and construction assignments by constructing fences, dog waste boxes, walls, drains, and irrigation systems. Operate large equipment to accomplish tasks. Assist in leading a crew in the performance of the outlined duties and directing traffic.
Maintain Equipment: Maintain and service equipment by removing dirt, washing and greasing parts, checking oil, changing oil filters, changing blades, and fueling. Perform preventative maintenance of equipment to include air compressor, generator, push mower, pressure washer, water pump, chain saw, pole saw, tiller, backpack and machine front blowers, hand and power tools, chemical sprayers, walk behind edger, trimmers, reel, front mount and zero turn mowers. Responsible for preventative maintenance of heavy equipment to include back hoe, front-end loader, skid steer loader, dump truck, farm tractors, combo planer, bush hog, embankment mowers with attachments, air-raptors, excavator, stump grinder, irrigation systems and blowers.
Ensure Safety Measures: Proactively identify, remove and/or report potential hazards. Take steps to address, remove, or report hazardous conditions or items such as dead animals, bees, ants, snakes, needles, transient materials, invasive and noxious plant material as directed. Comply with City, state, and federal safety procedures and protocols in the performance of job duties to include reporting all accidents, incidents, and injuries witnessed or incurred. Ensure equipment and property safety.
Assist with Special Projects and Events: Assist with the set-up, tear down, and cleanup of permitted special and volunteer events. Assist with various City related projects, including the construction, installation, and tearing down of temporary structures, banners, tree lights, and decorations; operating small and large equipment, and tools; entering creeks or rivers to remove debris; and, assisting the public as needed.
Support Inclement Weather Operations: Outside of regular schedule, throughout inclement weather conditions (i.e., snow and ice) assist in the City’s emergency response operations. Clear or remove trees, limbs, debris, and other storm or weather damage from assigned areas. Operate salt spreaders, loaders, snowplows, and other specific equipment necessary to clear and maintain roads and walkways.
Perform other duties as assigned.