Salary : $34,611.20 Annually
Location : Greenville, NC
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 1727C
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 06/24/2024
Closing Date: 7/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Summary

The City of Greenville's Public Work Department is currently seeking a Grounds Maintenance Technician I for its Buildings and Grounds Division. This position operates a variety of light to medium-duty landscape and construction vehicles and equipment.
Regular working hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Examples of Duties

• Operates a variety of light to medium-duty vehicles and equipment such as backhoes, mowers, tractors, chainsaws, and hand-powered tools;
• Serves as crew leader for a landscape crew;
• Performs routine manual labor and maintenance tasks;
• Inspects and checks vehicles and equipment before use to ensure safe operating conditions;
• Performs minor equipment maintenance;
• Assists with maintenance/upkeep of the City's four cemeteries;
• Performs limited skilled maintenance and repairs on various buildings, structures, and facilities;
• Assists with loading and unloading supplies and materials related to maintenance and construction projects;
• Assists other employees as needed with duties, tools, and equipment; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Six months experience operating various light to medium-duty motorized vehicles and equipment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• hazards and safety precautions involved in the operation of landscape and construction vehicles and equipment.
• state and local laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways.

Skilled in:

• the safe operation of assigned equipment and vehicles.
• completing minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
• communicating effectively.

Ability to:

• work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• direct the work of assigned crew members.
• prepare simple records.
• use assigned equipment.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

Special Requirements

• Currently possess a valid N.C. Driver's License.
• Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required within 12 months of hire.
• This position requires work during inclement weather, natural disasters, emergency situations, and on call duty.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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 for a more in depth summary of our benefits.
01

Do you have a High school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your years of experience operating various light to medium duty motorized vehicles and equipment?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 1 year
• 2 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 years
• 6 years or more

03

Do you have a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? (Note: required within 12 months of hire)

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of experience do you have as a supervisor, crew leader, or lead worker? (Note: preferred but not required)

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 1 year
• 2 to 3 years
• 4 years or more

06

This position requires working in all kinds of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.). Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires the lifting and/or carrying of heavy objects. Are you able to lift and/or carry 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and 10 to 25 pounds frequently along with the other duties required for this position?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you available to work the required hours of Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Yes
• No

09

This position requires work during inclement weather, natural disasters, emergency situations, and on call duty. Are you available to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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