Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the preventative maintenance, repair and improvement of City buildings and grounds, using a variety of machines, tools and equipment. Work may involve supervising a small crew of workers in the maintenance and improvement of City buildings and grounds. Reports to the Urban Forester/Horticulturist.
Benefits: Paid Annual and Sick LeaveESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assembles tools, equipment, and materials and performs specific work tasks on city-owned grounds.
Supervises a small crew of workers in the maintenance and improvement of City grounds.Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from supervisor.
Has general knowledge of plant and tree varieties and their proper maintenance requirementsincluding the ability to perform proper pruning techniques on trees and shrubs in accordance with
ANSI standards.
Mows and maintains parks, streetscapes, beautification areas, public building grounds and hwy rite of ways. Cleans and maintains tennis courts, parking lots, playgrounds, sidewalks and boardwalks.Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, pest and weed control of parks and open spaces.
Sprays shrub beds, trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns using a variety of sprayers and chemicalsin accordance with the Department of Pesticide Regulation. Maintains application records.
Installs turf, trees, shrubs, and flowers.Installs and maintains benches, picnic tables, signs and other amenities in parks and beautification areas.
Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.Constructs decorative flower garden borders from wood, bricks and concrete using hand tools.
Prunes, fertilizes, and sprays trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns, using hand tools and power sprayers.Repairs and paints benches and assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, using hand tools.
Assist Horticulturist with scheduling tasks, plant selection and installation, fertilizer application,irrigation repair and installation and light equipment repair and upkeep. Assist Horticulturist as the site manager of the Community Garden. Plants and maintains the “Vandals Plot”. Tills garden plots as needed. Maintains Garden Shed and supplies. Maintains Community Garden grounds. Assists with setting up programs and activities for the gardeners. Communicates with gardeners about issues and monitors activities to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
Constructs decorative flower garden borders and retaining walls from wood, bricks and concreteusing hand tools.
Operates skid steer, front end loader, backhoe, trencher, dump truck, etc, for grading, landscapeinstallation, irrigation, brush cutting/bush hogging rite of ways and detention ponds.
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent with two years of experience in building and grounds maintenance and repair work; or any equivalent of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license or the ability to obtain one. Pesticide or Herbicide applicator's license desirable.