Greenway Maintenance Technician

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."

The PRCR Department plays a leading role in the quality of life and character of the Capital City. With nearly 10,000 acres of land, 220 parks, and 120 miles of greenway trails, the Department provides a wide range of facilities, amenities, and programs that support the social, cultural, mental, and physical well-being of citizens. The Department is guided by a comprehensive 20-year System Plan that identifies the overall vision of Bringing People to Parks and Parks to People.

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department is seeking candidates that align with the City's values, are team-oriented, and are a leader with passion and vision for parks and serving the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will work as part of a team to maintain the landscape and grounds along Raleigh’s greenway trail system. The successful candidate will communicate well, be reliable, be safety conscious, and possess a strong work ethic.

• Maintains a variety of trail landscapes by mowing, edging, trimming, mulching, and leaf removal
• Safely operates and maintains machinery, including out-front and zero-turn mower, tractor, string trimmer, edger, and backpack blower
• Performs preventative equipment maintenance, including replacing worn or damaged parts, sharpening blades, and greasing machinery
• Assist Gardener as their assistant, spraying pesticides, bed preparation, landscape installations, and removal of invasive plants
• Occasionally perform repair work and preventative maintenance on and installation of tables, benches, fences, signs, etc.
• Assists the city in cleanup and repair during inclement weather situations
• May require working extended hours and weekends during storm events
• Other duties may be assigned.

Note: This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and two years of maintenance 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.
• Valid North Carolina Class A Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Additional Information

ADA and Other Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise.