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Government Jobs lists this MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT - FINLAY PARK opportunity in columbia, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleThis position performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of the Parks & Recreation Department.Essential Job FunctionsPerforms routine grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, planting, mulching, watering, and general landscaping of parks, fields, green spaces, and recreation facilities; Operates and maintains equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, chainsaws, and small tractors to complete assigned task safely and effectively; Assists in the upkeep of athletic fields, playgrounds, trails, and public recreation areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and usability; Removes litter, debris, fallen branches, and other hazards from grounds and facilities; Assists in the planting, pruning, and care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf areas; Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and reports major maintenance needs; Assists with the setup and breakdown of recreational programs, events, and facility operations; Performs general facility upkeep including cleaning restrooms, shelters, and recreation structures; Adheres to all safety procedures and departmental standards while performing maintenance activities; Participates in special operations as assigned; Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum requirements to perform work: High school diploma or GED; No prior experience; Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License. Special requirements: May be required to work additional hours, weekends and holidays, on a rotating basis.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring; Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard; Ability to follow instructions and orders of supervisor; Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring little or no prior experience, such as hand tools; Ability to perform routine work using common sense; Ability to read simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar; Ability to perform simple, repetitive manual, clerical or operating tasks following a few definite procedures; requires minor short-term planning; requires little attention for accurate results; and Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.
Worksite address
columbia, SC, 29204, US
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