Salary : $37,440.00 - $40,060.80 Annually
Location : Charleston, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202100033
Department: Parks
Division: Grounds Maintenance
Opening Date: 12/18/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary
$500 BONUS
$250 ON FIRST CHECK AND $250 AFTER 120-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
We are looking for a Groundskeeper to join the City of Charleston's Parks Department! In this role, you will assist in the maintenance of public parks, property, and rights-of-way using a variety of machines, tools and equipment.
Examples of Duties

• Works on a crew under general supervision.
• Cuts lawns.
• Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Rakes and bags or burns leaves.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
• Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
• Makes minor on-site repairs to equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and weed trimming equipment.
• Receives instruction and training in proper safety precautions
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Six months related experience
• Valid state issued driver's license

The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits. For more information, please visit
Part-time employees are eligible to join the SC Retirement System and may be eligible for certain benefits programs depending on the total number of hours worked.