Grounds Equipment Operator/Foreman Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Grounds Equipment Operator/Foreman 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars

Charleston, SC Annual Salary:

$53,001.00 – $56,706.00

Hourly:

$27.18 – $29.08

Department:

Culture & Recreation, Grounds Maintenance Division:

Park & Landscape Maintenance FLSA:

Non-Exempt Job Description:

In this role, you will be responsible for the operation of equipment used in landscape construction; repair and maintenance of municipal parks, athletic fields, rights-of-way and drainage and irrigation systems; as well as leading a crew in using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment. Primary responsibilities include grading of parking lots and project sites; field damage repairs and improvements; ballfield renovations and cultural practices such as aerification and topdressing; and mowing/grooming of athletic fields.

Examples of Duties:

Sample projects include, but are not limited to: Site/ Parking Lot grading, Hardscape subbase preparation, Baseball infield grading/grooming, Drainage installation, Planting Area Preparation/Installation of Plants and/or sod. Routinely operates heavy equipment such as Backhoes, Excavators, and Dump trucks utilized in renovations, maintenance, and emergency recovery. Drives and operates multiple pieces of equipment and implements: Zero-turn mowers, tractors, front-end loaders, skid steers, trenchers, vibratory rollers, flail mowers, Bush-hogs, Box blades, grading drags, ballfield grooming equipment, etc. Completes work orders and daily worksheets. Performs daily maintenance on equipment operated and maintains records of such maintenance. Performs, evaluates, and makes daily inspections of work in progress at various facilities/worksites, and makes necessary recommendations for schedule modifications. Interprets drawings (landscape, hardscape, grading plans), schematic diagrams and confers with management or staff to determine quality and reliability standards. Inspects service call sites, and compiles estimates of work required and materials needed. Observes employees using necessary tools/instruments to verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards. Supervises assigned crew constructing and/or maintaining City parks, property or rights-of-way using a variety of machine and hand tools and equipment. Maintains all equipment and tools in good working condition. Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used. Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Interprets policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. Performs and interprets job orders to workers, and assigns duties. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems. 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 activities of workers supervised. Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree (AA/AS) and 4 years of related experience and/or training; or High School; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid South Carolina driver’s license. Valid Commercial Driver’s Permit – Class B at the time of application. Valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class B within 6 months of employment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.

Preferred Qualifications:

SC Pesticide Applicators certification

Other Necessary Requirements:

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 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]