Job Description

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department (PRCR) mission is:

"Together we connect and enrich our community through exceptional
experiences."

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mowing, edging, blowing, trimming, mulching, debris pickup, and leaf removal.
• Weeding by hand or tools, installing and watering plants, pruning trees and shrubs.
• Operates machinery, including a zero-turn mower, stand on mower, tractor, string trimmer edger, saw, pruners, & backpack blower.
• Drive a truck with trailer on busy city streets and haul materials and equipment under 26,000 pounds (non-CDL).
• Perform preventative equipment maintenance, including replacing worn or damaged parts, sharpening blades, and greasing machinery.
• Operate snow removal equipment to maintain sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways.
• Assist the city in cleanup and repair during inclement weather situations, and volunteer events, which may require working extended hours and weekends during these events.
• Attends all required safety trainings and participates in team building activities.
• Works with volunteer groups on a regular basis.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and one year of maintenance or customer service experience related to assignment.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licensing/Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Basic mathematical concepts.
• Basic filing and record-keeping principles.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Proofreading and error correction.
• Performing basic math calculations.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment.
• Organizing and maintaining records and files.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.