City of Pinole · 2 weeks ago
GROUNDS TECHNICIAN I - 0825
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe City of Pinole is seeking a Grounds Technician I to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of parks and recreational facilities. The role involves operating small equipment, removing debris, and supporting event setups while ensuring safety in various weather conditions.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Maintain Cleanliness of Grounds & Facilities: Remove and dispose of litter, debris, and trash from assigned Parks, Recreation and Tourism facilities, grounds, open spaces, parking lots, downtown/uptown, and recreation areas. Utilize assigned garbage truck (non-CDL) and hydraulic lift gate pickup truck to collect and empty trash. Clean trash and recycling receptables. Remove leaves, small limbs, graffiti, and general debris as necessary. Perform routine, light grounds work, weed removal and water plants as needed. Sweep and/or blow off sidewalks, high traffic areas, shelters, play areas, etc. Proactively identify, remove, and/or report potential safety hazards. Remove hazardous items such as dead animals, bees, ants, snakes, needles, and transient materials, as well as invasive and noxious plants as directed
Support Inclement Weather Operations: Work outside of regular schedule to provide assistance to internal and external stakeholders throughout inclement weather conditions (e.g., snow/ice, heavy rain/flooding, etc.). Clear and maintain roads, walkways, and assist in limb/tree removal. Apply ice, sand, and snow melt seasonally throughout high traffic areas as assigned
Provide Event & General Maintenance Support: Assist with the set-up, tear down, and cleanup of permitted special events and programs. Assist with various City related projects, including the construction, installation, and tearing down of temporary structures, banners, and decorations. Assist in moving/relocating furniture, supplies, and/or equipment. Assist with painting projects as needed. Post signage when needed to communicate facility closures, notifications, etc. Maintain in working order and service small equipment such as a backpack blower, pressure washing equipment, trash grabbers, pickup truck, hydraulic dump beds, lift trailers, compacting trucks, and UTV’s. Fuel and clean equipment as needed, ensure batteries are charged, wash and/or grease parts, check and change oil and air filters as needed. Create, edit, enter, and maintain electronic work order system, emails, online inventory systems and other related technologies required for the department or division to properly manage assets, workflow, labor, and materials
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License
Knowledge of basic equipment operating practices/procedures
Knowledge of safe handling of litter, debris, recycling, and solid waste materials
Ability to safely and efficiently operate a garbage truck (non-CDL) and a hydraulic lift gate pickup truck
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 work safely around traffic obstacles and vehicles
Ability to communicate basic information to the public in a respectful and knowledgeable manner
Ability to use radios and basic GPS devices
Ability to use smart phones, tablets, computers, and compose emails in a clear and professional manner
Ability to operate and/or utilize backpack blowers, dustpans, brooms, cleaning supplies, shovels, pick sticks, and UTV's
Ability to utilize specialized software and systems to include work order and inventory systems
Benefits
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Term Life
Employee Supplemental Life
Spouse Term Life
Child Term Life
Short Term Disability (STD)
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Care, etc.)
Leave & Holiday Benefits
General Leave is earned/accrued biweekly by all regular, full-time and permanent part-time employees as a percentage of normal work hours.
The City of Greenville observes 11 paid holidays.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The City is a member of the South Carolina State (SCRS) and Police Officers (PORS) defined benefit Retirement Systems.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Employee Recognition & Awards Program (ER&A)
Employee Service Awards
Longevity Bonus
OTHER BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES
Worker's Compensation
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
City of Pinole
The City of Pinole is a government agency serving the residents and businesses of this city.
Founded in 1903
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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