What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time General Maintenance Worker I position at City of Graham, NC?
Salary : $18.63 Hourly
Location : Graham, NC
Job Type : Part-Time
Job Number : 00179
Department : Property Maintenance
Division : General
Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Summary and General Statement of Duties
General Statement of Duties
Under immediate supervision, performs semi-skilled manual labor tasks in various divisions of the public works department.
Distinguishing Features of the Class and Illustrative Examples of Work
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class works as a member of a maintenance crew led by a supervisor or crew leader. This employee uses hand tools and power tools and manual labor to perform tasks, which include grounds keeping and street maintenance work. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of supervisor in the division assigned. Work is reviewed for ability to follow directions, complete assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner, and clean-up of work area and quality of work. Positions in this classification are not exempt from the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Illustrative Examples of Work
Performs grounds keeping activities by removing debris, digging, grading, backfilling, seeding, cutting and removing trees, planting, transplanting, and watering.
Operates zero-turn mower, weed-eater, blowers, hand tools, sprayers, rakes, shovels, and other minor tools and equipment associated with work assigned.
Assists in minor repairs of streets, sidewalks, driveways, and gutters by pouring and shoveling asphalt, tamping, and smoothing.
Assists in concrete work by pouring and forming.
Works in aerial lifts trimming trees and installing and removing lights.
Loads, transports, and unloads daily materials, supplies, and equipment.
Performs heavy manual labor, often in unfavorable weather conditions.
Assists in cleanup of assigned job site.
Collects garbage from public facilities.
Assists leaf collection crew with leaf pick-up.
Performs minor maintenance on motorized equipment.
Performs duties of Sanitation Collector as assigned.
Other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities and Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of and dedication to general safety procedures; commitment to using PPE.
Ability to read tape measure / grade rod and do basic math.
Ability to use tablet and work order program.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the work assigned.
Ability to operate tools and equipment used in the work assigned.
Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods of time.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and public.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Work in this position is heavy work (exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects). Physical activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The employee must have the visual acuity to operate trucks and other equipment. The employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, to extreme cold and heat, noise, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, atmospheric conditions, oils, close quarters and other areas which could cause claustrophobia, and exposure to potentially infectious bodily fluids.
Position Qualifications
Position requires a valid North Carolina Class C Driver License, and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL drivers license when school is available and completion of high school or equivalent.
The City of Graham offers an extensive and comprehensive benefits program for employees that includes :
North Carolina Department of State Treasurer Division of the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
Additional Retirement Savings Plans
Group Health and Hospitalization Insurance
Dental, Vision, Group Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Longevity and Vacation Pay
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave
Other leave :
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Worker's Compensation
Military Leave
Civil Leave
Educational Leave with pay
Shared sick leave
Employee Assistance Counseling Program
Credit Union Membership Available
Tuition Reimbursement
Detailed information about our Benefits will be provided during the hiring and / or onboarding process.
Do you have a high school Diploma or GED?
Do you have a valid North Carolina Class C Driver License?
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