Groundskeeper I-Public Services

The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for a Groundskeeper I in the Public Services Department. This part-time position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of parks and recreational facilities and grounds in a focused area.

Hours: Up to 28 hours weekly

Salary: Minimum $33,981; dependent on experience

General Description

The purpose of this position is to perform routine maintenance and repair of park and recreation facilities and grounds. Work involves operating equipment; preparing and maintaining playing fields; resurfacing floors and courts, painting; reinstalling and repairing sports equipment, masonry, and general carpentry; and cleaning and maintaining restrooms.

This position works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Performs various repairs to recreational facilities to ensure proper operation and security, which involves mending fences, performing carpentry and masonry work, installing and repairing fixtures, plumbing, etc.

• Performs minor electrical and carpentry maintenance/repair to indoor and outdoor items within City parks, downtown and Center for the Arts.

• Removes snow and ice in inclement weather including the application of ice melt, operating snowplow and manually remove snow and ice from sidewalks and steps within City parks, downtown and Center for the Arts.

• Receives and prepares necessary work charts, maintenance records, timecards, and other records.

• Utilizes various tools and equipment/machinery in the performance of the job such as tractors, trucks, power tools, carpenter tools, hand tools, paint sprayers, chain saws, floor equipment, mechanic tools, etc.

• Conducts safety checks on truck and tool contents; performs other related duties as required. Performs grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns, trimming shrubbery and trees, performing weed control, picking up litter and other refuse, raking leaves, etc.

• Performs landscaping activities and lines various playing fields as needed.

• Build platforms, rental stages, and performs other non-routine projects.

• Maintains the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of the restrooms in order to promote personal hygiene and provide operational public facilities.

• Refers to policy and procedure manuals as necessary.

• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and six (6) months of experience in grounds and facilities maintenance; or any combination of education, training, and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• None.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Greer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.