General Job Description
Under supervision, assist skilled craftsmen in performing a variety of daily task to maintain the Horry County grounds in a neat, clean, orderly and sanitary condition while working in a harmonious relationship with others
- Duties for this Position
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- General Responsibilities
1. Performs various grounds maintenance duties as assigned including but not limited to mowing lawns; trimming hedges, ditches, flowerbeds and retention ponds; edging sidewalks and flowerbeds; removing debris and sand from walkways and parking lots; shaping flowerbeds; spreading fertilizer; spraying chemicals; digging and planting new landscape; removing dead foliage and/or trees; etc. Conducts general grounds maintenance for new construction sites.
2. Works with lawn equipment to assist in duties such as grading and moving dirt; removing water; cleaning roofs, gutters, down spouts; moving flowers, shrubs, straw within walking distance; etc.
3. Completes required reports by the department including but not limited to: daily report of completed work, weekly mileage log, gas receipts, etc.
4. Utilizes a variety of tools and equipment in the performance of the job including but not limited to lawn mower, weed trimmer, edger, blower, vehicle, atv, trailer, hedge trimmer, rake, chemical sprayer, shovel, pole hedger, bed scrapper, push spreader, tractor, skid loader, back hoe, auger, chainsaw, air gun, ladder, pressure washer, loppers, pole saw, post hole diggers, wheel barrel, pitchfork, carpenter’s tools, mechanic tools, etc.
5. Required to wear (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment on a daily basis to ensure safety and protection to yourself and others around you.
6. Performs minor repairs on equipment while maintaining the daily upkeep of the tools as required by the department guidelines.
7. Is able and willing to comply with Horry County and Department policies and guidelines.
- Position Minimum Requirements
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- Job Minimum Requirements
1. High school education and one to two years of grounds maintenance experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a criminal background check and pass a drug test. The job requires a person to pull and back a long utility trailer with equipment behind a vehicle.
2. Must be able to pass the required pre-employment physical and background check.