Public Services Worker IV - Grounds Maintenance, Town of Bluffton
Assists in maintenance of all Department equipment; Performs general repair, maintenance, and preventive maintenance work on Town owned grounds, and related equipment. Operates equipment such as skid steer, backhoe, sweeper, tractor with cutting arm, shovels, saws, lawn mowers, weed eaters, tamping machines, hand tools, and carpentry tools. Operates mowers, tractors, chippers, street sweeper, and other equipment as assigned. Operates vehicles and light equipment including 1/2 to 2-ton trucks, dump trucks, forklifts, and trailers.
Performs a variety of skilled grounds maintenance duties, including sows and mows grass; plants, prunes, and trims trees, shrubs, and bushes, edging, fertilizing and aerating lawns. Applies pesticides and herbicides in accordance with safety guidelines and regulations. Conducts regular inspections of grounds to identify and address issues such as plant diseases, pest infestations, and hazardous conditions. Assists in maintenance of equipment/vehicles by washing and checking fluids. Cleans and maintains grounds around utility appurtenances using hand and gas-powered tools.
Excavates earth, cuts road surfaces to precise grade; spreads base material to correct grade; digs out trees and stumps; rips up portions of existing roads for resurfacing; cleans and cut ditches; clears channels; maintains drainage ditches and swales. Maintains small equipment, tools, and material. Maintains an orderly and clean storage area. Removes litter and trash from grounds around Town. Cleans and maintains vehicle and equipment as directed. Operates equipment transports to move heavy equipment or other large objects.
Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; and ten (10) years of related work experience as a Public Worker at the Town of Bluffton or equivalent position at a comparative employer; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses or Certifications: Valid South Carolina driver’s license Class B Driver’s License within 6 months of hire. OSHA 30 Certification. Special Requirements: Must pass physical and drug screen. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools related to job duties.
Knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of equipment used in landscaping and grounds maintenance. Knowledge of general landscaping and ground maintenance. Knowledge of safe practices when working on roadsides. Knowledge of tracking software system (i.e. Cartegraph) Knowledge of pesticides and herbicides. Knowledge of construction plans and specifications. Knowledge of Town Ordinances for Special/Civic Events. Knowledge of the Town’s MS4 Ordinance. Skill in the use of assigned equipment. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform outdoor labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Ability to work independently. Ability to work as a member of a team.
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