What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Technician position at Town of Hilton Head Island?
Join Our Team: Grounds Technician - Town of Hilton Head Island
The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking a Grounds Technician to provide maintenance, care and modification of all Town grounds and landscapes to ensure safe, well maintained, and pleasant conditions.
What You Will Do:
- Conduct weekly park quality inspections and daily monitoring of paths, sidewalks, facilities buildings, and parking lots to prevent, remove or report hazardous conditions.
- Conduct weekly drive throughs and daily monitoring of roadways, corridor medians, shoulders, and pathways to prevent, remove, or report hazardous conditions.
- Ensure designated trash and recycle receptacles are being regularly emptied by contractors.
- Assist contractors by emptying overflowing cans from excessive use as needed.
- Assist contractors by collecting and properly disposing of loose litter and debris around parks, corridor medians, roadside shoulders and along pathways.
- Maintain dog stations by regularly filling doggie bags and removing waste from bins.
- Trim and remove landscape debris from pathways, roadsides and around facilities.
- Responsible for minor maintenance of roadway and pathway signs.
- Responsible for minor repairs, replacement and/or painting fences.
- Assist in setup and breakdown for Town Events.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of related experience in grounds maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Facilities and/or landscape maintenance experience preferred.
Special Requirements:
- Valid Driver’s license
- May require varied work schedule
What We Offer:
- A competitive hiring salary range of $20 – $23 per hour.
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, a healthcare reimbursement arrangement, and generous matching 401(k) plan.
Apply Now to become our next Grounds Technician and assist in maintaining our beautiful beaches and island.
This Position will remain posted until filled.
Additional Information
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23