NEOGOV · 5 months ago
GROUNDS TECHNICIAN III (PUBLIC WORKS) - 0525
475 Fairforest Way - Greenville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$45K/yr - $56K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Greenville, and they are seeking a Grounds Technician III to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs in assigned areas. The role involves leading a crew, ensuring safety, and assisting with storm clean-up and special events.
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Responsibilities
Maintain General Property: Maintain beautification sites, pass-through parks, small gardens, assigned rights-of-way (ROW), waterways, monuments, alleyways, guardrails, retention ponds, City property and medians. Ensure ROW areas are routinely inspected and maintained; any safety hazard such as sidewalk trip hazards, sight distance problems, or high risk trees or other vegetation are reported or mitigated. Plant trees and shrubs, mow, trim, over-seed, fertilize, mix soil and distribute, water, aerate, paint, remove litter and graffiti, and apply pesticide application for diseases, weeds and insect control on grasses, trees and shrubs. Assist tree crew, as approved, by cutting down and removing diseased, dead, or damaged trees and limbs. Install and remove plant material (trees, flowers, and shrubs) during approved times of the year. Prepare soil and install sod or seed on designated grass areas. Install certified mulch for trees, plants, and large designated areas. Provide assistance to internal and external stakeholders during storm/weather clean up or related events and emergencies. Assist in installation and construction assignments by constructing fences, dog waste boxes, walls, drains, and irrigation systems. Operate large equipment to accomplish tasks. Assist in leading a crew in the performance of the outlined duties and directing traffic
Maintain Equipment: Maintain and service equipment by removing dirt, washing and greasing parts, checking oil, changing oil filters, changing blades, and fueling. Perform preventative maintenance of equipment to include air compressor, generator, push mower, pressure washer, water pump, chain saw, pole saw, tiller, backpack and machine front blowers, hand and power tools, chemical sprayers, walk behind edger, trimmers, reel, front mount and zero turn mowers. Responsible for preventative maintenance of heavy equipment to include back hoe, front-end loader, skid steer loader, dump truck, farm tractors, combo planer, bush hog, embankment mowers with attachments, air-raptors, excavator, stump grinder, irrigation systems and blowers
Ensure Safety Measures: Proactively identify, remove and/or report potential hazards. Take steps to address, remove, or report hazardous conditions or items such as dead animals, bees, ants, snakes, needles, transient materials, invasive and noxious plant material as directed. Comply with City, state, and federal safety procedures and protocols in the performance of job duties to include reporting all accidents, incidents, and injuries witnessed or incurred. Ensure equipment and property safety
Assist with Special Projects and Events: Assist with the set-up, tear down, and cleanup of permitted special and volunteer events. Assist with various City related projects, including the construction, installation, and tearing down of temporary structures, banners, tree lights, and decorations; operating small and large equipment, and tools; entering creeks or rivers to remove debris; and, assisting the public as needed
Support Inclement Weather Operations: Outside of regular schedule, throughout inclement weather conditions (i.e., snow and ice) assist in the City’s emergency response operations. Clear or remove trees, limbs, debris, and other storm or weather damage from assigned areas. Operate salt spreaders, loaders, snowplows, and other specific equipment necessary to clear and maintain roads and walkways
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Over two (2) years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance and construction
FEMA Certifications ICS 100, 552, and 700 within three (3) months of hire
Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License at hire
Valid South Carolina Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP), or the equivalent CLP from their state of residence within three (3) weeks of hire
Valid South Carolina Class B CDL within three (3) months of hire, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence
Preferred
Experience operating heavy equipment such as back hoe, stump grinder, skid loader, front end loader, tractor, track hoe, etc
SC Non-Commercial Pesticide License (categories 3, 5, or 6) highly preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Leave & Holiday Benefits
Retirement Benefits
Awards & Recognition
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Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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