Groundskeeper

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. **Annual Salary:** $38,415.00 - $40,072.50 **Hourly:** $19.70 - $20.55 **Department:** Culture & Recreation, Grounds Maintenance **Division:** Park & Landscape Maintenance **FLSA:** Non-Exempt **Job Description:** 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 is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.  Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: [www.charleston-sc.gov \[charleston-sc.gov\]](https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.charleston-sc.gov__;!!EaFwQfVEJhAZolrQq2b3eQ!QBa-8W6QZlJrr9Kit6_8xWc8nrmWB7BFjgDF3yUlBFQvwO9FazyMlTItb88uuyMJGaSAyhd0G4DhSiZ-_35oQNXr3iOn1WqEJVU$)