Salary : $46,401.52 - $49,816.00 Annually
Location : Charleston, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202101021
Department: Parks
Division: Grounds Maintenance
Opening Date: 09/06/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary

We are looking for a Grounds Crew Leader for our Ballfields to join the City of Charleston's Parks Department! In this role, you will lead a grounds maintenance crew in the upkeep of parks facilities using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment.
Examples of Duties

• Supervises crew cleaning and maintaining City Ballfields.
• Maintains condition of equipment and tools, including: lawnmowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, and hand tools.
• Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used.
• Leads workers in the general maintenance of Park Ballfields.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interprets policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Interprets job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of output.
• Suggests changes in processes and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of the division.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree (AA/AS), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City's needs.

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.