Grounds Technician III (Prt) - 0726

City of Greenville•2201 Laurens Road - Greenville, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, performs inspection, maintenance, groundskeeping, installation, service, and repair of assigned area, facilities, and equipment. Assembles, installs, monitors, and assists with construction, take-down, clean-up, and removal of Parks, Recreation & Tourism projects and other permitted special and City events. Provides assistance during storm/weather clean-up events and emergencies by clearing or removing trees, limbs, debris, and other storm or weather damage. Acts as a Crew Leader in the absence of immediate supervisor and assists in the oversight and training of less experienced employees and volunteers. Assists with all assigned Parks & Grounds projects, maintenance, repairs and improvements. Proactively identifies, removes, and reports potential safety hazards. Performs regular inspections and preventative maintenance on all equipment and property to ensure safety and compliance. May be assigned to one of the following workgroups: Cemetery Maintenance, Park Maintenance, Athletic Field Maintenance, Wheel Park, and Trail Maintenance. Required overtime on weekends, holidays, special events and for inclement weather.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Over two (2) years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance and/or construction.
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.
Knowledge of safe equipment operating practices/procedures.
Knowledge of landscape and turf maintenance best practices.
Knowledge of Smart phone, computer and work order application technology.
Ability to lead others in the performance of shared responsibilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to work cooperatively with others in order to achieve results.
Ability to read papers, journals, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), manuals, policies, and other reference materials.
Ability to make mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions; work with fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurements.
Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.
Ability to work in inclement weather conditions including cold rain, wind, heat, snow, sleet, etc.
Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a CDL dump truck.
Ability to operate various types of mowers (e.g., push, side mount, front mount, zero turn, reel, tractor and tractor mounted mowers), utility vehicle, blower, ballfield drag, walk behind edger, aerators, weed eater, air compressor, generators, water pump, hand and power tools, and rakes, backpack sprayer, power washer, water tanker, stump grinder, chain saw, pole saw, backhoe, tiller, leaf mulchers, utility carts, front end loader, skid steer, tamp, excavator, and other various commercial landscape maintenance 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 backhoe, stump grinder, skid loader, front end loader, tractor, skid steer, etc.
SC Non-Commercial Pesticide License (categories 3, 5, or 6) highly preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Maintain assigned playgrounds, cemeteries, trails, shelters, athletic fields and courts, waterways, monuments, Parks and Recreation facilities, amenities and other departments as assigned.
Ensure all park facilities are routinely inspected and maintained, including but not limited to amenities and restrooms.
Plant trees and shrubs, mow, trim, over-seed, fertilize, mix soil and spread, water, aerate, paint, remove litter and graffiti.
Apply pesticide application for diseases, weeds and insect control on turf, annuals and perennials and athletic fields.
Assist with, lining, dragging and maintenance of athletic fields.
Provide maintenance and repairs to playgrounds, and basic preparation of recreation spaces and support to all special events.
Install and remove plant material (annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs) during appropriate times of the year.
Prepare soil and install sod on designated grass areas.
Install engineered wood fiber playground mulch in designated playground areas.
Install mulch for trees, plants, rights-of-way and large designated areas.
Provide assistance to internal and external stakeholders during storm/weather clean up or related events and emergencies.
Remove hazardous items such as dead animals, bees, ants, snakes, needles, transient materials, invasive and noxious plant material as directed.
Operate large equipment (e.g., CDL dump truck, front-end loader, skid steer, etc.) and a variety of small equipment to accomplish tasks.
Responsible for assisting in leading a crew in the performance of the outlined duties and directing traffic.
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, sports field drag, front mount and zero turn mowers.
Responsible for preventative maintenance of heavy equipment to include backhoe, front-end loader, skid steer, dump truck, tractors, bush hog, excavator, stump grinder, water tankers, leaf mulchers and utility carts.
Assemble and install picnic tables, arbor swings, park benches, bleachers, playground equipment, artificial turf, shade structures, windscreens, special event/volunteer structures and trash can holders.
Assemble cooking grills, dig holes, place poles in ground, mix, set, and pour concrete pads in park areas.
Mix and pour concrete or Flexipave and edge support pads for picnic tables, trash can holders, shelters and park benches.
Conduct fence and light installation by digging holes, setting poles, placing split rails, leveling poles, and attaching netting.
Install park signage, load materials and equipment.
Assist with erosion control projects and measures in waterways.
Help direct traffic as a Flagger.
Serve as a crew leader and make work assignments on job sites as directed by supervisor.
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, and decorations; operating small and large equipment, and tools; entering creeks or rivers to remove debris; and, provide a high level of customer service with timely and courteous responses to general questions from all city and park visitors.
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, as well as routine inspection of equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.