What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Maintenance Technician - Grounds position at City of Durham, NC?
Salary : $46,093.00 - $78,853.00 Annually
Location : Durham, NC
Job Type : Full time with benefits
Job Number : 25-05252
Department : Water Management
Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range : $46,093 - $50,836.00
Hours : 6 : 00 a.m. - 2 : 30 p.m.
Water Management seeks a responsible person with a good work ethic and congenial personality to join our grounds maintenance team. As an equipment operator on a crew, you'd be responsible for the landscaping and maintenance of 60 lift stations, 4 treatment plants, 2 dams, tank lots, and the closed landfill. When needed, crews respond as a backup to the Water & Sewer Maintenance teams to repair work on water lines, hydrants, and valves.
- The successful candidate will have :
Broad knowledge of landscaping methods
The ability to operate a zero-turn mower
Ability to operate tandem dump truck for hauling rock, sand, mulch, and dirt.
a wide variety of power tools including : Blowers, edger, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, power drills, impact drills, grease guns, reciprocating saws etc.
Duties / Responsibilities
Maintains supply inventory; stocks equipment; gathers and compiles information, prepares routine reports; maintains records and databases; and proofs work for accuracy and completeness.
Provides customer service; responds to customer questions and concerns; resolves or escalates issues; and provides information on policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Three years' of related experience
North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) level B with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements not required at time of hire but will be required within 1 year of hire date (allowances granted if unable to complete within 1 year due to delays beyond the employees control), and North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) level A will be required within 2 years of hire
Additional Preferred Skills
Experience with various landscaping hand tool operation,
Experience using a zero turn mower
Experience with backing up a trailer and tandem dump truck
Computer literate with knowledge of CMMS
Knowledge of hydrant / valve installations and maintenance a plus
Ability to operate power and hand tools responsibly with minimum supervision
Benefits - General Full-Time Employees
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
How many years of related experience do you have?
Do you have a current and valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) ? (Level A, B, or Permit)and are you willing and able to obtain a CDL B (within 1 year of hire date) and A (within 2 years of hire date), and the related endorsements, within the time frame allowed
Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire).
Are you able to operate power and hand tools responsibly with minimum supervision?
Do you have previous work experience operating a zero turn mower?
Are you able to back up a trailer? or use a tandem trailer?
Are you willing and able to work overtime when required and be able to work during inclement weather?
Do you have any landscaping or grounds maintenance experience?
Required Question
Salary : $46,093 - $50,836
