Maintenance Worker (Operations & Grounds)

The Town of Knightdale is seeking individuals well-rounded in the field of public works to serve in the position of Maintenance Worker in our Public Works Department. We are seeking versatile maintenance professionals to join our team in maintaining our beautiful grounds, athletic fields, and facilities, as well as maintaining public buildings and equipment. This role also includes collection of yard waste, keeping our community clean and orderly. This position is vital to maintaining Knightdale’s public infrastructure and directly contributes to the well-being of our employees and citizens. If you have a strong work ethic and commitment to public service, we want to hear from you. Please review the information below about local government careers as well as the detailed job description. Our Human Resources team is eager to accept your application and guide you through the hiring process.

Careers in Local Government
Are challenging and rewarding
Local government employees perform their best work across many service areas to meet the daily needs of citizens.
 
Are meaningful
The work local government employees perform impacts and enriches the lives of citizens.  We value high-quality work over profitability and a bottom line.
 
Offer Stability
Local government careers are historically stable, giving peace of mind to employees during times of economic uncertainty.  Our Public Works staff is relied upon in all seasons and all weather conditions.
 
Offer Investments
Local governments invest in training and developing their employees to ensure the essential work of the government is of the highest quality and can continue for years to turn.  In addition to training and development opportunities, Knightdale provides its employees competitive and comprehensive benefits.

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Under supervision, performs a variety of skilled manual labor work in the maintenance of streets, Town vehicles, and all Town property including all grounds, right-of-ways, gateways, athletic fields, and parks; performs related work as required.  This position is classified as non-exempt and is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime regulations

• Operates equipment for Town provided debris and bulky load disposal program. 
• Prepares project and work order records, photo documentation, and reports and enters project information into the work order system daily. 
• Indicates time and materials expended on various work tasks.
• Assists the Operations Supervisor with timely recommendations for supplies and materials.
• Operates within the prepared work schedule.
• Identifies facility maintenance needs and assists in developing and monitoring regular facility maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Responds to, investigates, and documents customer inquiries as assigned.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all active projects and documentation of completed projects within the designated work reporting system.
• Assists with manual labor tasks including street repairs, storm water maintenance, sidewalk repairs, special events, sign repairs, vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Inspects all playground equipment, play areas and athletic fields on a daily basis. 
  • Reports all unsafe conditions to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Records all inspections completed in the Playground Maintenance Log.
  • Corrects all unsafe conditions. 
• Maintains the general aesthetic appearance of Town properties on a weekly basis. 
  • Cleans water fountains. 
  • Empties small trash receptacles into larger ones to be picked up by waste industries.  
  • Blows off sidewalks and parking lots with a leaf vacuum. 
  • Maintains shrubbery and flowerbeds by trimming and mulching, once a month during the growing season and on an as needed basis during the non-growing season. 
• Mows right-of-ways, athletic fields and other Town property with a tractor and mower. 
• Drags and lines athletic fields before practices and games on a daily basis. 
• Maintains records for the athletic fields on an as needed basis. 
  • Inspects athletic fields looking for unsafe or damaged conditions.
  • Fixes any unsafe conditions or damages to the athletic field, if the job is one that does not require high expenses. 
  • Reports and coordinates all expensive maintenance to Wake County to be fixed.   
• Responsible for mowing, seeding planting, pruning, trimming, edging, spraying and fertilizing grass, trees, shrubbery and flowers on Town properties.
• Rakes and removes leaves and fallen limbs on Town properties. 
• Conducts routine maintenance of equipment based on the hourly usage of the equipment. 
  • Sharpens mower blades by using a blade sharpener. 
  • Changes oil. 
  • Changes tires. 
  • Performs minor repairs. 
  • Takes major repairs to get fixed to the store that the equipment was purchased from or to a repair shop. 
  • Retains a maintenance log on all repaired equipment. 
• Applies lime, fertilizer and chemicals as needed to maintain flowerbeds, trees, shrubs and turf areas.
• Complies and follows all local, state and federal safety standards. 
• Inspects delivery of supplies to ensure quantity and condition are acceptable. 
• Communicates effectively with all Public Works personnel as well as Town Administration, departments, and citizens.
• Maintains continuity and promotes a team environment. 
• Promotes a positive work environment and reputation of the Public Works Department and Town at all times.
• Participates in the performance of work assigned to other Public Works divisions.
• Achieves goals and objectives established for the Public Works Department.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Responds to disaster events as required.
• Assists other departments as needed.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:  Knuckle boom, rollers, backhoe, Bobcat, asphalt repair truck, leaf vacuum, chipper, mowers, lifts, fork lifts, anti-skid spreaders, utility vehicle, tractors, blowers, weed eater, line marking machine, field rake, air compressor, various hand tools, and other related equipment in the area of assigned responsibility; Computer, digital camera, fax machine, laser level, and other electronic equipment used for gathering and maintaining maintenance and repair records.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:  This position reports to the Operations and Ground Maintenance Supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Employees are subjected to hazards present in construction and maintenance functions including both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to hazardous conditions such as loud noise, vibrations, traffic, electricity, heights, chemicals, fumes, and close confined quarters both above and below ground.

• Must be able to physically perform all basic life operational functions.

• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly.

• Must possess the visual acuity to operate machinery and in the normal tasks associated with mechanical or skilled trades.

JOB CONTEXT: This position works 40 hours per week during the five-day workweek with schedule to be established by the Supervisor and approved by the Public Works Director. Weekends and overtime are sometimes necessary to fulfill the requirements of the job and must first be approved by the Public Works Director. The stress level of this job is low to moderate.

Education:  Graduation from an accredited high school or GED with verifiable training and/or coursework in the construction trades industry.  

Experience:  Prefer someone with a combination of training and experience, and a minimum of 2 years in the operation of construction equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in area of assigned responsibility.
• Good working knowledge of the operation and care of heavy construction equipment used.
• Working knowledge of the layout of the city streets and appurtenances.
• Good working knowledge of occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of duties.
• Skill in the operation of assigned construction and maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks in varied weather conditions and participate in the work supervised.
• Ability to prepare written reports and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Special Requirements:  Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license required; possession of a valid CDL driver's license strongly preferred.

Salary : $42,976 - $47,473