City of Greenville, NC Government is Hiring a Grounds Maintenance Technician III Near Greenville, NC
Job SummaryThe City of Greenville's Public Works Department is seeking a motivated individual for the Grounds Maintenance Technician III position in our Building & Grounds division. This position operates a variety of complex and difficult heavy-duty construction equipment requiring a high level of skill and competence. FLSA Status: Non-ExemptExamples of Duties
Operates complex and heavy-duty construction equipment utilized in landscape construction and maintenance;
Performs a variety of earth moving projects including grading, excavating, stockpiling, technical landscape maintenance, and construction activities;
Serves as a lead worker by directing, monitoring, and assisting crews;
Applies pesticides and herbicides appropriately;
Loads and unloads equipment and attachments;
Performs routine maintenance to equipment;
Inspects, cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments to equipment;
Observes and reports malfunctions of equipment;
Directs and monitors equipment operators and laborers;
Operates equipment as needed;
Prepares equipment operating activity reports; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED; and
One to three years experience operating heavy construction equipment.
One year of supervisory or crew leader experience (preferred).
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge Of
operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of difficult and complex heavy construction equipment and related attachments.
occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of assigned equipment.
state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in operating heavy equipment.
Skilled in:
use of assigned equipment.
repairs and maintenance of assigned equipment.
Ability to:
read and interpret surveyor's reports, grade stakes, and other materials, and complete job to specifications.
judge terrain, determine the amount of cut and fill required, and correctly alter earth to desired construction design.
direct the work of assigned crew members.
prepare reports.
perform strenuous work requiring good physical condition.
work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
understand and follow oral and written instructions.
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and other employees.
meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required within twelve months of hire.
N.C. Pesticide License required within six months of hire.
The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees. Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits. Closing Date/Time: 6/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern