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Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, performs inspection, maintenance, groundskeeping, installation, service, and repair of assigned area, facilities, and equipment. Assembles, installs, monitors, and assists with construction, take-down, clean-up, and removal of Parks, Recreation & Tourism projects and other permitted special and City events. Provides assistance during storm/weather clean-up events and emergencies by clearing or removing trees, limbs, debris, and other storm or weather damage. Acts as a Crew Leader in the absence of immediate supervisor and assists in the oversight and training of less experienced employees and volunteers. Assists with all assigned Parks & Grounds projects, maintenance, repairs and improvements. Proactively identifies, removes, and reports potential safety hazards. Performs regular inspections and preventative maintenance on all equipment and property to ensure safety and compliance. May be assigned to one of the following workgroups: Cemetery Maintenance, Park Maintenance, Athletic Field Maintenance, Wheel Park, and Trail Maintenance. Required overtime on weekends, holidays, special events and for inclement weather.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Over two (2) years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance and/or construction.

• SC Non-Commercial Pesticide License (categories 3, 5, or 6) highly preferred.

• Valid South Carolina Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within three (3) weeks of hire, or the equivalent CLP from their state of residence.

• Valid South Carolina Class B CDL within three (3) months of hire, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence.

• Please be advised: Applicants who do not intend to relocate to South Carolina, must reside in a neighboring State (Georgia or North Carolina) and must meet the same CDL requirements as residents of South Carolina. In addition, employees residing in a neighboring state are required to provide to the City of Greenville an annual Motor Vehicle Record from their state’s Department of Motor Vehicles at the sole cost of the employee.

Primary Work Location: Outdoors in areas such as public parks, zoo, gardens, cemeteries, and rights-of-ways.

Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, ear protection, steel-toed shoes, protective gloves, Class 2 and 3 safety vest, hard hat, and safety chaps.

Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:
Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside and/or with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, and noise and vibration. Weekly exposure to respiratory and chemical hazards (e.g., gas fumes, pesticide chemicals, dust and dirt, etc.); and mechanical or physical hazards (e.g., high voltage power lines, dangerous machinery, falling tree branches, etc.). Monthly exposure to electrical hazards (e.g., ballfield lighting, irrigation system sensors/timers, etc.); and communicable diseases.

Physical Demands:
Constantly requires hearing, vision, talking, carrying, handling/grasping, standing, and foot controls. Frequently requires fine dexterity, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, crouching/stooping, balancing, and walking. Heavy strength demands include exerting up to 10-20 pounds constantly, exerting 20-50 pounds frequently, and may require exerting up to 50-100 pounds on rare occasions.

Mental Demands:
Constantly requires frequent change of tasks, working in noisy/distracting environments, and working closely with others as a part of a team. Frequently requires performing under time pressures. Occasionally requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously, tedious/exacting work, and irregular schedule/overtime.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.