Job description

Bi-weekly mileage compensation and $600 in hiring bonuses for all new hires!

We offer competitive pay + robust benefits:

• $16/hr starting pay, eligible for overtime.
• Retention bonus - $100 at 30 days, $200 at 60 days, $300 at 90 days
• 2 great health benefit plans to choose from, one option is FREE for employee only coverage!
• Dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance coverage available
• $25K life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability provided at no cost
• HSA employer contribution
• Paid holidays and accrued time-off
• 401k contribution match, immediate vesting after 1 year
• Uniforms and boots provided
• Wellness benefits, COVID vaccination incentive, fitness reimbursement, smartwatch contribution, and more!
• Access to pristine beaches, on-island fishing, biking trails, etc.

This is a full-time position with stable hours, even during rainy weeks . Crews work Monday - Friday from 7:00am until 3:30pm.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the routine maintenance of KICA common areas i.e. mowing, maintenance, installation, and growing of all plant material.
• Typical tasks include, but are not limited to: large and small tree pruning; watering plant material; apply pesticides and fertilizers to turf grass and plants; invasive species removal, plant installation, pine straw application, and or mulching.
• Operates all types of small power, hand equipment, and mowers.
• Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis, reports equipment problems or failure to the Head Mechanic immediately, returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility, fills out daily equipment check-sheets, and cleans the maintenance areas.
• Reports any island conditions out of the ordinary.
• Operates dump trucks, aerial lifts, tractors, and other large equipment.
• Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor or crew leader.
• Observes and follows all KICA safety policies and rules.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of methods and materials used in grounds and landscaped area maintenance work.
• Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment, and the ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.
• Requires some knowledge of common cultural practices, identification and removal of invasive species.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work under supervision and solitary.
• A pleasant attitude and customer service skills.
• Requires a valid drivers license.
• Riding on power equipment over uneven terrain.
• Lifting object weighing up to 50 lbs. (fertilizer bags, bales of straw, debris, etc.)
• Walking over extended distances carrying equipment that weighs in excess of 20 lbs. (string trimmers, edgers, backpack blowers and sprayers)
• Exposure to high heat, humidity, cold as well as dusty and rainy conditions.
• Possible exposure to various insect bites (mosquitoes, flies, etc.) as well as caustic plants such as poison ivy and oak.
• Job may require repetitive motion, bending over and kneeling for extended periods.
• Employee may be working in areas where chemicals are being applied or stored.
• The operation of a motor vehicle and an equipment trailer.
• Employee may be exposed to loud noises and flying debris.
• Employee will be working with equipment with spinning blades, string trimmers, sharp teeth and edges and other small tools.
• Employee may also be required to work in close proximity to roadways with heavy vehicle traffic.

Kiawah Island Community Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Johns Island, SC 29455: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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