Parks and Recreation - Maintenance Worker

City of Hartsville, SC•Hartsville, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual work functions and operates equipment associated with the maintenance of facilities, landscaping, and grounds-keeping at the Byerly Park Recreation Complex. This role involves a variety of tasks to ensure the upkeep and presentation of public park areas.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Five years of experience in grounds and parks maintenance
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Some knowledge of: equipment, materials and supplies used in grounds maintenance; first aid and applicable safety precautions.
Skill in: operating the listed tools and equipment.
Ability to: work independently and complete daily activities according to schedule; lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; communicate orally and in writing; use equipment and tools properly and safely; understand, follow, and transmit oral and written instructions; communicate effectively; establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Mows and maintains grounds, open space areas and parks; mows weeds; maintains sprinkler systems; and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
Plants and maintains lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers.
Prepares and maintains ball fields to required standards.
Maintains City’s grounds, parks and open spaces, including seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering and pest and weed control.
Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.
Operates tractors, mowers, jack hammers, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers and other equipment as needed.
Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of grounds maintenance functions.
Keeps records of work completed.
Participates in safety training, make suggestions as necessary; serves on committees or inspection teams when appropriate. Works according to good safety practices as posted, instructed, and/or discussed. Reports unsafe conditions or defects in equipment. Refrains from any unsafe behavior or act that might endanger self or fellow worker(s). Reports all accidents and incidents (including near misses) as soon as they occur. Follows safety rules and regulations and uses personal protective equipment.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance; adheres to City policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.
Work days, evenings, weekends, or may be on-call for emergency situations.
Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
May be required to report to the City’s Emergency Operations Center for emergency duty anytime the Emergency Operations Plan is activated.
Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned to meet organizational goals.