Grounds Technician

Grounds Technician

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc., has an opening in its Anderson, SC, location for a Grounds Technician who will support a large-scale distribution-manufacturing campus. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package -- tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation, and holiday.

Responsibilities

• Turf Maintenance- Mowing, Trimming, Edging
• Plant Maintenance- Shrub Pruning, Tree Trimming, Seasonal Cut-back
• Bed Maintenance- Weed Pulling/Spraying, Mulch Installation
• Hardscape Maintenance- Debris/Trash Removal from Sidewalks/Parking Lots/Roadways, etc.
• Landscape Installation Projects – Renovations including Sod Install, Planting, etc.
• Inclement Weather Maintenance- Storm Debris Removal, Snow/Ice Preparations/Clean-up
• Equipment Maintenance – Changing/Charging Batteries, Changing/Sharpening Blades, Checking/Plugging Tires, Assists in Changing Engine Oils/Fluids. Cleaning/Washing Equipment
• Shop/Truck Maintenance- Cleaning/Organizing equipment/tools, etc.
• Other: Occasionally aid the operations team as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• One year of operating on a crew of groundskeepers, landscape technicians, or equivalent is also necessary to meet minimum requirements
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions; ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• The use of tools and motorized equipment is commonly used in this vocation
• The use of tractors, pickup trucks, and a variety of common grounds maintenance equipment
• Utilizing computers
• Must have a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of South Carolina and possess an acceptable driving record.
• Principles, materials, and methods of grounds maintenance and repair
• Methods and techniques of grounds maintenance
• Safety and accident prevention practices
• Horticulture and landscape maintenance

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive motion.
• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing ladders.
• Occasional lifting up to 50lbs – team lifts over 50lbs.
• Perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
• Able to work in various temperature conditions.

Note *** The physical and weight-lifting demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Internal Qualifications

• No final warnings
• No more than 6 attendance points
• Efficiency and Quality goals met for the previous 3 months.
• Must be in current role for 6+ months.
• Must meet all job description requirements.