Under general supervision, performs primary and secondary grounds maintenance activities in maintaining and improving City parks and grounds. Operates heavy and light equipment, maintains equipment, performs landscaping, maintains facilities, conducts pest control, repairs systems, and performs related activities. 

Education:	High school diploma or GED
Experience:	One (1) to two (2) years of experience performing all phases of grounds and facilities maintenance or a closely related position
Certifications:	Practical training in parks and grounds maintenance Valid driver's license South Carolina Certified Pesticide Applicator’s License
Preferred:	CDL
Note:	The City retains the right to determine equivalencies. Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.

 Must be physically able to operate a tractor, lawn mower and a variety of gardening and lawn maintenance tools. Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Medium Work. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to eighty pounds.