Park Technician Position Available In Pickens, South Carolina

Park Technician City of Clemson $32,760.00 – $36,036.00 Annually life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan United States, South Carolina, Clemson Jun 25, 2025 Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties related to the upkeep of parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities, irrigation systems, and landscaped areas. This role ensures that park amenities are safe, clean, operational, and visually appealing for the public. Work may involve overseeing a small crew of workers in park maintenance.

Benefits:

Paid Annual and Sick Leave
12 paid holidays per year
Access to FREE acute medical care for employee’s, their spouse and children under the age of 26.
PEBA Retirement
401K and 457 Retirement Plan Options
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Life Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Plan Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills Playgrounds Inspects and maintains playground equipment for safety hazards, wear, and compliance with safety standards.
Repairs or replaces damaged components such as swings, slides, surfacing, and structures.
Conducts routine inspections and logs findings per safety protocols.
Facilities Maintenance Performs minor carpentry, painting, and plumbing work in restrooms, shelters and other park buildings.
Cleans restrooms, pavilions, and community-use areas on a scheduled basis.
Maintains lighting, doors, signage, and other facility elements.
Irrigation Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems including valves, timers, heads, and piping.
Monitors for water efficiency and ensures proper turf and landscape coverage.
Performs seasonal start-up and winterization.
Goundskeeping Mows, edges, aerates, sprays, and fertilizes turf areas using manual and power equipment.
Removes litter and debris from Park areas.
Maintains athletic fields, trails, parking lots, and park amenities. Minimum qualifications & Requirements High school diploma or equivalent; Minimum 1 year of relevant park, landscape or facility maintenance experiencer; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must have a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Playground Safety Inspector certification preferred or obtainable within 12 months. Supplemental information Applications accepted online at www.clemsoncity.org. Applications accepted until 7/9/2025.. The City of Clemson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.