About this role
Responsibilities
- patrolling parks
- maintaining facilities
- repairing equipment
Requirements
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Requires a high school diploma or GED
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One year of relevant experience, and a valid South Carolina Class D driver's license. Requires maintenance
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Patrol
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Communication
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Equipment operation, and physical abilities
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About the Department
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This position performs diverse duties assisting in the day-to-day operation, maintenance and patrol of the Three Rivers Greenway and related City of Columbia facilities; distributing general information and leading educational and recreational programs. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
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The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Must be physically fit and able to defend one’s self from attack or physical assault. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
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Work environment may involve exposure to bright / dim light, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, dusts and pollen, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
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Position Duties
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Open, closes and patrols, assigned area during hours of operation providing professional services within the scope of assigned duties.
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Patrols recreation areas on foot and/or vehicle to monitor users’ activities and maintain a safe environment;
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Maintains park facilities for use by the public; prepares park facilities for daily use; cleans and sets up facilities as reserved; repairs damaged equipment and structures;
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Performs general maintenance of park grounds, buildings, equipment and related facilities; mows and edges grounds; repairs structures and equipment; picks up litter/debris, empties trash containers;
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Maintains and repairs electrical components and equipment;
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Cleans, services, repairs and/or replaces irrigation system and equipment;
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Performs general carpentry work for building construction/renovation as required;
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Performs customer service functions; provides information and assistance relating to park facilities or activities; conducts presentations for groups; responds to routine questions/complaints; researches problems and initiates problem resolution;
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Inspects park and facilities to identify problems or safety hazards needing repair or attention;
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Assists i