What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Maintenance Technician (PT) position at City of Lincolnton?
JOB
Attachments Must Be In PDF FormatOpen Until Filled or May 2, 2025Primary Reason Why Classification ExistsPerforms unskilled and semi-skilled work in the repair, maintenance, construction and care of parks, city grounds, cemetery and facilities of the City. Distinguishing Features of the ClassAn employee in this class performs a variety of activities in the maintenance and repair of City property, grounds and facilities performing building and grounds maintenance work as assigned. Work involves minor electrical, plumbing and construction duties. Work is supervised by the General Services Supervisor and is evaluated on the basis of attaining stated individual objectives, quantity and quality of work, compliance with safety regulations, community feedback, and responsiveness to requests or complaints.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs general grounds maintenance work in municipal parks, cemetery, and city property.Repairs and maintains park equipment and buildings; paints facilities and buildings.Performs minor plumbing, masonry, carpentry and electrical work.Picks up trash and garbage and disposes of same; empties trash containers.Cleans and maintains administrative and recreational buildings.Maintains and cleans gymnasium floors; strips and waxes as needed.Notifies supervisor of any safety concerns of park grounds or recreational facilities.Prepares fields for play; drags and marks off fields.Operates lawn mowers, weed eaters, trucks, and tractors during grounds maintenance.Operates mowers, blowers, weed eaters, metal detector, chainsaws and a variety of hand tools; mows grass and trims bushes, hedges, and trees; rakes and removes leaves; mulches planting areas; waters flowers and shrubsPicks up litter; fertilizes and sows grass; plants flowers, shrubs, and trees; installs borders around shrubs and flowerbedsOperates chainsaw, pole saw, weed trimmer, hedge trimmer to trim, cut and remove limbs and vines obstructing signs at intersectionsOperates paint machine to paint traffic markings, directional arrows, stop bars, crosswalks and parking linesOperates sign post puller; erects new or replaces old or damaged street signsMaintains records for cemetery, maps grave registrations, lays out and marks grave sites, re-fills sunken gravesOpens and closes parks; checks restrooms, re-stocks supplies, cleansAssists in the set-up of rooms for special program or activities.Uses department’s software programs as related to division’s tasksMay be required to work outside normal work hours in an emergency or on-call basis.Performs related tasks as required
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical RequirementsWork in this class is defined as heavy work requiring physical exertion of in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee has to perform physical activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling talking, and hearing. Employee must have the visual acuity to visually inspect small defects or parts, operation or inspection of machines and earth moving equipment, use measurement devices, and to determine the neatness and accuracy of work assigned. Employee must have the stamina to work for extended periods some of which in emergency situations.Working ConditionsWork is performed primarily in outside environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold with snow and ice. Employee is subject to noise which may cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Employee is subject to vibration, such as exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body and is also subject to workplace hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts or exposure to chemicals, atmospheric conditions, oils, fuels, biting and stinging insects, and animals. Employee must wear hearing/visual protection while performing most field work and may be exposed to blood borne pathogens requiring specialized personal protective equipment. EducationGraduation from high school or equivalent ExperienceSome experience in general maintenance of facilities and buildings Special RequirementValid North Carolina driver’s licenseFlagger training within six months of hire FLSA Status: Non-Exempt DisclaimerThis classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The City of Lincolnton reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.
Attachments Must Be In PDF FormatOpen Until Filled or May 2, 2025Primary Reason Why Classification ExistsPerforms unskilled and semi-skilled work in the repair, maintenance, construction and care of parks, city grounds, cemetery and facilities of the City. Distinguishing Features of the ClassAn employee in this class performs a variety of activities in the maintenance and repair of City property, grounds and facilities performing building and grounds maintenance work as assigned. Work involves minor electrical, plumbing and construction duties. Work is supervised by the General Services Supervisor and is evaluated on the basis of attaining stated individual objectives, quantity and quality of work, compliance with safety regulations, community feedback, and responsiveness to requests or complaints.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs general grounds maintenance work in municipal parks, cemetery, and city property.Repairs and maintains park equipment and buildings; paints facilities and buildings.Performs minor plumbing, masonry, carpentry and electrical work.Picks up trash and garbage and disposes of same; empties trash containers.Cleans and maintains administrative and recreational buildings.Maintains and cleans gymnasium floors; strips and waxes as needed.Notifies supervisor of any safety concerns of park grounds or recreational facilities.Prepares fields for play; drags and marks off fields.Operates lawn mowers, weed eaters, trucks, and tractors during grounds maintenance.Operates mowers, blowers, weed eaters, metal detector, chainsaws and a variety of hand tools; mows grass and trims bushes, hedges, and trees; rakes and removes leaves; mulches planting areas; waters flowers and shrubsPicks up litter; fertilizes and sows grass; plants flowers, shrubs, and trees; installs borders around shrubs and flowerbedsOperates chainsaw, pole saw, weed trimmer, hedge trimmer to trim, cut and remove limbs and vines obstructing signs at intersectionsOperates paint machine to paint traffic markings, directional arrows, stop bars, crosswalks and parking linesOperates sign post puller; erects new or replaces old or damaged street signsMaintains records for cemetery, maps grave registrations, lays out and marks grave sites, re-fills sunken gravesOpens and closes parks; checks restrooms, re-stocks supplies, cleansAssists in the set-up of rooms for special program or activities.Uses department’s software programs as related to division’s tasksMay be required to work outside normal work hours in an emergency or on-call basis.Performs related tasks as required
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical RequirementsWork in this class is defined as heavy work requiring physical exertion of in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee has to perform physical activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling talking, and hearing. Employee must have the visual acuity to visually inspect small defects or parts, operation or inspection of machines and earth moving equipment, use measurement devices, and to determine the neatness and accuracy of work assigned. Employee must have the stamina to work for extended periods some of which in emergency situations.Working ConditionsWork is performed primarily in outside environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold with snow and ice. Employee is subject to noise which may cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Employee is subject to vibration, such as exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body and is also subject to workplace hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts or exposure to chemicals, atmospheric conditions, oils, fuels, biting and stinging insects, and animals. Employee must wear hearing/visual protection while performing most field work and may be exposed to blood borne pathogens requiring specialized personal protective equipment. EducationGraduation from high school or equivalent ExperienceSome experience in general maintenance of facilities and buildings Special RequirementValid North Carolina driver’s licenseFlagger training within six months of hire FLSA Status: Non-Exempt DisclaimerThis classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The City of Lincolnton reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.