Berkeley County (SC) Government · 1 month ago
Grounds Technician
Moncks Corner, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBerkeley County (SC) Government is responsible for providing various services to its citizens, and they are seeking a Grounds Technician. The role involves routine building and grounds maintenance throughout the County, including landscaping tasks and equipment maintenance.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists in performing routine building and ground maintenance including planting and maintaining flowers, trees and shrubs as well as painting and preservation of buildings
Assists in performing scheduled preventative maintenance of equipment
Operates chainsaws, commercial weed eaters, blowers, etc. and other commercial landscape equipment
Loads and unloads equipment and supplies
Aids in conducting general equipment maintenance and minor repairs on landscape equipment to include small engines
Performs maintenance of open spaces, grounds, turf and related indoor and outdoor facilities to include cleaning rain gutters, emptying trash cans, assisting in the arranging and moving of furniture and dumping garbage
Applies pesticides and herbicides in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
Utilizes hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, cutting/trimming equipment and light mechanical tools
Operates small power tools such as but not limited to riding and push mowers, power trimmers, bush hog with farm tractor and water truck on site
Cleans and maintains vehicles
Performs manual labor as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent preferred; classes will be offered to those interested in pursuing a diploma
One (1) year of related maintenance experience
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for South Carolina with safe driving record
Ability to read and write
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to use small office equipment
Ability to use or repair small and medium equipment and machinery
Benefits
Health, Life, and Dental Insurance
Optional Life and Disability Insurance
Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Personal Leave
Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Program
Company
Berkeley County (SC) Government
Berkeley County is a beautiful place to call home and one of the fastest-growing counties in the state and country.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angela Pinson
Chief Administrative Officer
David Kornahrens Jr
Chief Information Officer
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