Maintenance Assistant; Forestry

Job Title

This position performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department; and performs other technical work as required.

Prunes or removes trees in City rights-of-way and on other properties as directed;
Operates small and large chain saws, wood chippers, stump grinders and other tools and equipment as necessary to complete assigned duties;
Loads / unloads materials onto vehicles;
Cleans and removes debris from work sites;
Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor;
Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment;
Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department;
Performs general manual labor tasks as required;
Assists in maintaining assigned trucks and equipment; performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and simple repair work as required;
Drives and operates trucks and other vehicles; operates various hand and power tools as necessary to accomplish tasks;
Installs, tests and repairs service lines;
Performs duties in accordance with all department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety;
Assists co-workers with various duties as required;
Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills; and Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Some chainsaw experience preferred;
• Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License.

Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring;
Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;
Ability to follow instructions and orders of supervisor;
Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring little or no prior experience, such as hand tools;
Ability to perform routine work using common sense;
Ability to read simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar;
Ability to perform simple, repetitive manual, clerical or operating tasks following a few definite procedures; requires minor short-term planning; requires little attention for accurate results; and Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.

Columbia, SC

City of Columbia