Technician II-Grounds

City of Simpsonville • Simpsonville, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs various tasks involving grounds or roadside maintenance projects. This includes mowing grass, edging curbs, roadways, landscaped areas, driveways, and sidewalks. The role also involves tree care such as cutting down trees and pruning limbs, hedges, and shrubs. Responsibilities extend to clearing grounds and rights-of-way of debris, mulching leaves, raking, blowing leaves, and picking up litter. In support of public works operations, the technician collects and hauls materials, empties trash cans, cleans bathrooms, performs routine repairs and maintenance (e.g., changing light bulbs, repairing signs, painting), installs/removes holiday decorations, assists with special events, and participates in weather-related clean-up activities. Safety is paramount, requiring the use of safety equipment, monitoring the work environment for hazards, flagging and directing traffic, and reporting incidents. The role involves operating various machinery and equipment, performing general cleaning and maintenance on tools and equipment, and communicating with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• One (1) year of experience in grounds maintenance and related equipment operation
• Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license

Responsibilities

• Performs various tasks involving grounds or roadside maintenance projects: mows grass; edges curbs, roadways, landscaped areas, driveways, and sidewalks; cuts down trees; prunes tree limbs, hedges, and shrubs; picks up and disposes of tree limbs, brush, and other materials from grounds or rights-of-way; mulches leaves; rakes ground materials; blows leaves/debris from walkways or grounds; and picks up and disposes of debris/litter from ground areas.
• Performs related duties in support of public works operations: collects brush and debris; transports and hauls materials; empties trash cans in public areas; cleans bathrooms at City facilities; performs routine repairs and maintenance, such as changing light bulbs, repairing signs, painting, etc.; installs/removes holiday decorations; assists with set up and clean up for special events; and participates in response/clean up activities after weather events.
• Utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear: monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include lawn mower, riding mower, edger, weed eater, chipper/mulcher, leaf blower, chain saw, pole saw, rake, shovel, hand tools, work trucks, or other tools and equipment.
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas: monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.
• Communicates with supervisor, co-workers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, receive/give advice and direction, and resolve problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED