What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance Worker position at City of Southport?
Salary : $34,776.00 - $53,555.04 Annually
Location : Southport, NC
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 00060
Department : Building & Grounds
Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025
Performs semi-skilled and unskilled manual tasks in the maintenance of the City.
Mows and maintains City grounds, parks, open areas, cemeteries, lift station sites, rights of way, and prunes trees and shrubbery, plants, waters, seeds and fertilizes grass, trees, flowers, and shrubbery.
Sprays herbicides and pesticides and other chemicals; and blows, rakes, and picks up leaves and trash.
Drives truck to and from work sites; hauls supplies, equipment, and materials and picks up plants.
Assists in the removal of leaves and mulching of plant and flower beds; rakes leaves.
Performs routine maintenance and replacement of parts on machinery, equipment, and / or vehicles.
Loads and unloads supplies, equipment, and materials.
Installs decorations; installs signs; moves furniture and boxes, sets up rooms and sets up for special events and festivals.
Operates a variety of equipment power tools, lawn mowers, chain saws, edgers, pole saws, weed eaters, front end loader, and hand saws.
Follows relevant safety practices and procedures in equipment operation.
Fills in for other Public Services staff as needed.
Performs related duties as required.
Working knowledge of tools, materials, and methods used in unskilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance work.
Working knowledge of proper application of herbicides and pesticides.
Working knowledge of the concepts and philosophy of teamwork and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Working knowledge of basic equipment or vehicle maintenance.
Working knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class.
Skill in the operation of assigned tools and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to use varied equipment required in performance of duties.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and the general public.
Ability to respond courteously to citizens.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a current North Carolina Driver's License.
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, pesticide license by timeframe established by the City is desirable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform medium to 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.
Must possess the visual acuity to operate equipment and vehicles, to operate hand tools and lawn mowers, and to make visual inspections of work assigned and completed.
This full-time position qualifies for our complete benefit package. Please visit the City's benefits page for details.
Salary : $34,776 - $53,555