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Greenskeeper

City of Charleston
Full-time
On-site
Southampton

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $39,819.00 - $41,028.00 Hourly: $20.42 - $21.04 Department: Culture & Recreation, Recreation Division: Recreation Facility Operations FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: In this role, you will maintain grounds and turf of golf course in playing condition as directed by the Greens Crew Leader. Examples of Duties: Operates tractor to till, cultivate, and grade new turf areas, to apply prescribed amounts of lime, fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide, and to mow rough and fairway areas at designated cut, exercising care not to injure turf or shrubs. Operates hand or power mower to cut turf on green and tee areas. Connects hose and sprinkler systems at designated points on course to irrigate turf. Digs and rakes ground to prepare new greens, grades and cleans traps, and repairs roadbeds. Plants, trims, and sprays trees and shrubs. Performs other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience operating a tractor is preferred. Other Necessary Requirements: May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. 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] The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.

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