What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Maintenance Worker (Part-time) position at Person County North Carolina?
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Summary Objective
Person County Government is recruiting for a part-time Lead Maintenance Worker for the Recreation, Arts and Parks Department. The purpose of this position is to perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work in maintaining County parks grounds and buildings.
This job works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
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Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.
This is a non-exempt position. Part-time employees cannot work more than 1000 hours per calendar year.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- May provide direction, establish priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate work projects and the work of other personnel.
- Mows lawns; trims and edges around walkways, flower beds and fences; operates and maintains lawn mowers, bush hogs, tractors and some power and hand tools; aerates and reseeds lawns; and assigns or carries out preparation of Athletic and Recreational facilities for scheduled programs and sports.
- Plants trees, bushes, shrubs, grasses and other plants; prunes trees and fertilizes.
- Maintains, by way of pruning, weeding, irrigating and cutting, fertilizing, etc: trees, bushes, shrubs, grasses and other plants.
- Operates dump trucks and front end loaders to spread gravel.
- Installs and repairs fencing.
- Pours concrete to repair sidewalks, create slabs, and for other needs.
- Paints stripes on parking lots.
- Loads plants, trees and shrubbery on trucks for transport.
- Prepares and distributes mulch.
- Keep streets, roads and pathways clean and free of natural debris.
- Puts down ice melt and keeps steps, sidewalks, and parking lots clear of snow and ice.
- Operates light to medium sized motorized equipment.
- Makes minor repairs and performs preventative maintenance to motorized equipment.
- Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and all other general cleanings of facilities
- Operates a variety of hand and specialty tools associated with the landscaping trade fields.
- Sprays pesticides and chemicals under direction and guidance of a certified applicator.
- Completes material sheets and basic activity reports.
- Performs related work as required.
- operation of various lawn equipment
- working in various weather conditions
- general maintenance
- cleaning restrooms
- setting up for special events
- some lifting
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Graduation from high school and some experience in grounds and maintenance work,
- or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Supervisory or lead person experience a plus.
Special Certifications and Licenses
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:
- A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
- A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
- Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
- Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.
Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer
