Streets Cleaning Technician I - 0526

City of Greenville•475 Fairforest Way - Greenville, SC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, this role removes and disposes of litter, debris, and trash from assigned roadways, sidewalks, and grassy areas within residential and/or commercial zones. The technician empties and cleans trash cans within assigned zones, removes leaves, small limbs, and general storm debris as necessary, and applies ice and snow melt seasonally throughout high traffic areas as assigned. This position may operate various equipment including backpack blowers, pressure washing equipment, walk-behind power brooms, ice and snow equipment, pickup trucks, and utility vehicles (UTVs). The role also provides assistance to internal and external stakeholders during storm/weather clean up or related events and emergencies. This position is subject to on-call availability and overtime, and may be required to work special events after hours as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent training and/or job-related experience.
This is an entry level position for which training will be provided.
FEMA ICS 100, 552, and 700, within (3) months of employment.
Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License.
Knowledge of basic problem-solving techniques for equipment and material use.
Knowledge of safe handling of litter, debris, recycling, and solid waste materials.
Ability to read basic communication to understand streets, maps, and points of interest and duties.
Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Ability to write simple sentences to communicate basic information such as shift reports.
Ability to follow instructions/directives.
Ability to walk for extended periods to move between work sites.
Ability to work in inclement weather conditions including cold rain, wind, heat, snow, sleet, etc.
Ability to appropriately place out safety signage.
Ability to use radios and basic GPS devices.
Ability to work safely around traffic obstacles and vehicles.
Ability to communicate basic information to the public in a respectful and knowledgeable manner.
Ability to operate and/or utilize backpack blowers, dustpans, brooms, cleaning supplies, shovels, pick sticks, utility vehicles and pickup trucks.

Responsibilities

Utilize a backpack blower, suction equipment, walk-behind power broom, or litter pickers to remove litter, trash, recyclable materials, and debris from sidewalks, curbs/gutters, grassy areas, plazas, pedestrian rights-of-way, and major roadways within commercial and/or residential zones throughout the city limits.
When assigned to the Central Business District (CBD), empty and clean City-owned garbage and recycling receptacles.
Pressure wash surface areas thoroughly.
Assist in after-hours clean-up duties following special events, neighborhood clean-ups, and seasonal events.
Treat and clear surface areas of inclement weather hazards by utilizing ice and snow equipment, to include walk behind power broom, pickup trucks and UTV’s with plow and spreader attachments.
Apply ice/snow melt as necessary.
Proactively identify, remove and/or report potential safety hazards.
Take steps to address, remove, or report hazardous conditions or items such as dead animals, needles, and transient materials as directed.
Comply with all safety procedures and protocols in the performance of job duties (i.e. using appropriate signage for the public).
Report all accidents, incidents, and injuries witnessed or incurred.
Ensure proper use of equipment.
Maintain and service equipment by maintaining batteries, removing dirt, washing and greasing parts, checking oil, changing oil filters, and fueling.
Appropriately utilize work zone/traffic calming signs.
Attend safety training classes in order to maintain knowledge of departmental and City rules, as well, as sound work and safety practices.
Assist in conducting monthly check of fire extinguishers and document condition of each.
Perform other duties as assigned.