Maintenance Worker

Job Description

This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a variety of park landscapes by mowing, edging, trimming, mulching, and leaf removal.
• Assist crew in installing watering plants and pruning trees and shrubs.
• 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.

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.