Maintenance Worker

Maintenance WorkerThe City of Aiken is seeking a Maintenance Worker to join our Public Services Department in the Buildings and Grounds Division.Examples of DutiesInstallation and maintenance of seasonal flowerbedsGeneral landscaping maintenancePerforming manual labor and related dutiesInstalls sod, trees and various other plantsApplies pesticides and herbicidesOperates chipper and a variety of commercial mowers and small engine hand toolsWorks in inclement weatherTeamwork is an essential function of the job and at times it may be required that the candidate work outside the Grounds Division.Minimum QualificationsA working knowledge of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees is preferredExperience with tractor/large equipment is desirableMust be able to read and write, as well as understand and follow verbal instructionsMust have a valid state driver's licenseSupplemental InformationThis position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.BenefitsFull-time Benefits include:Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, life insurance (5x salary), flex health spending account, short-term disability, an employee wellness program, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, participation in a Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan, and South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program.Paid Holidays include:New Year's DayMartin Luther King DayGood FridayMemorial DayIndependence DayLabor DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayDay after ThanksgivingChristmas EveChristmas DayDay after Christmas (Dec. 26th)Employee's BirthdayFloating holiday (must be on payroll prior to January 1st)Retirement Full-time employees participate in the Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan. After one year of employment, the employee will begin contributing 6% to the Plan, with the City making a matching 6% contribution. Employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.