North Strand PT Tradesworker

Horry County•Conway, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs manual labor and semi-skilled work in the landscaping and maintenance of Parks and Recreation facilities. This includes keeping buildings and grounds in a specific District clean, safe, and well-maintained, encompassing athletic fields, boat landings, planted areas, right-of-ways, trails, and Recreation and/or Community Centers. The role requires initiative, sound judgment, and discretion. Assignments are given as general outlines, with employees expected to develop and implement methods and routines. This position involves using a variety of procedures, power and hand tools, soaps, chemicals, waxes, and machines such as mowers, weed whackers, blowers, and trucks for property maintenance.

Requirements

Acceptable level of knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to grounds keeping and maintenance work.
Acceptable level of knowledge of proper use of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Acceptable level of knowledge of cultivation, weed control, seeding and planting of trees, and nursing beds.
Considerable knowledge of use and care of motorized equipment and hand/power tools used in grounds work.
Ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate and interact with people from a very wide variety of backgrounds as well as education levels.
Ability to make sound, educated decisions.
Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
Keeps informed of changes in operation philosophies and policies of the County and continually reviews department policies to ensure that any changes in County philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated.
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
Has combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
A South Carolina or North Carolina Driver’s license.
Must be able to pass the required pre-employment physical and background check.

Responsibilities

Performs routine custodial services in Recreation buildings including sweeping, mopping, polishing, floor care, dusting, vacuuming, spot cleaning, replacing light bulbs, and light handy-work.
Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, fences, etc. as directed.
Plants annuals and shrubbery in flower beds, trims, and shapes shrubs and trees as directed.
Waters plants and trees etc. as directed.
Performs routine seasonal grounds keeping duties, including flower and foliage care and planting, raking or blowing leaves, mowing grass, mulching and removing weeds.
Prioritizes assignments to meet objectives effectively, efficiently, and to ensure deadlines are met.
May be assigned to report at a different time and location to perform different duties as necessary.
May be required to report to work to serve customers during emergency conditions.
May be required to work some weekends.
Performs the application of fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide and other chemical applications.
Loads and mixes chemicals, operates application equipment such as tank sprayer, backpack pump, and hand spreader, and posts notices warning of application.
Records and maintains application records.
Maintains grounds by inspecting, painting, cleaning, repairing or replacing equipment, installing and repairing fences, signs, tables, ball fields and other fixtures and structures at park and recreation facilities.
Maintains equipment such as sharpening tools, weed eaters, cutters, edging tools, blades and shears.
Makes minor repairs to equipment.
Properly prepares athletic fields for play including dragging fields, chalking, painting, setting bases, anchoring goals, and other functions as directed.
Makes minor repairs to irrigation system including changing sprinkler heads.
Performs work safely in accordance with department safety procedures and the County Safety Program.
Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to Supervisor.
Inspects equipment and facilities, conducts preventative maintenance, services equipment and ensures safety.
Operates mowers, trucks, cars to transport equipment, weed eater, edger, leaf blower and a variety of power tools.
Loads and unloads supplies, furniture, office equipment, and materials for Parks & Rec. functions and special events.
Performs light maintenance and custodial duties such as trash pick up, floor sweeping, wiping counters off.
Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and locker rooms following established practices and procedures.
Stocks areas with appropriate supplies and notifies supervisor of appropriate needs for supplies.
Notifies supervisor of needed work orders and areas where assistance is needed.
Cleans restrooms, picks up litter, disposes of trash, sweeps or blows debris.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Provides friendly, timely and responsive customer service.