Landscape Technician I

GSP Airport District Career•Greer, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing grounds maintenance and landscaping. Individual will participate in safety programs and safety training, and have total commitment, and compliance with all company safety and environmental policies. Responsible for immediately reporting any unsafe conditions to supervisor. This individual is responsible for becoming progressively more knowledgeable in their assigned tasks, procedures, techniques and required tools in order to maximize efficiency.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
One (1) year experience in landscape maintenance, or related field or equivalent experience.
Ability to read and understand written instructions.
Knowledgeable and capable of operating hand and power tools necessary to perform landscape maintenance tasks.
Physically able to operate various equipment, including but not limited to, backhoe, tractor, forklift, utility vehicles, and riding mowers.
Able to operate vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
Skills in verbal communications, and interpersonal relations.
May be required to complete an annual medical physical designed for the performance and requirements of the job.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid Driver’s License.
Must possess or be willing to possess First Aid and CPR certification within a year of hire date.
Must be able to complete and pass a background investigation, drug screening, and physical examination as per Federal, State, and GSP Airport District requirements.

Responsibilities

Daily cleanup of grounds, and roadway; remove trash, limbs, and debris.
Maintain/install irrigation systems including pipe repair, head replacement, and controls.
Trim, and prune trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants.
Remove dead, diseased, or fallen trees.
Remove fallen leaves, and limbs.
Mow grass, edge, and install/place mulch in all areas not maintained by contractor.
Apply herbicides, pesticides, chemicals, and fertilizers.
Plant/install trees, shrubs, and flowers as directed by supervision.
Assist with maintenance of roadways, airfield, brush clearing, erosion control, pavement repair, and fence repair.
Performs prep work, and painting of various facility items, including but not limited to planters, bollards, floors, walls and equipment.
Assist with snow and ice removal activities.
Performs other duties necessary to keep the airport attractive and operating safely.
Responsible for setting an effective work pace, and for minimizing interruptions in the completion of tasks.
Will be required to work without direct supervision in an effective and safe manner.
Other duties as assigned.