Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

• Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying. Determination of qualifying for the position and salary may be based on years of experience listed on the application itself, not in supplemental documents attached. Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted.

Duties and Responsibilities

Position performs a variety of equipment maintenance and repair activities. Work is performed on a large number and different styles of grounds. Work also includes a variety of tasks involving semi-skilled and unskilled manual work in the maintenance of grounds. Work requires significant independent initiative and advanced knowledge of trade practices and skills. Position includes mowing grass, pruning, weed eating and general grounds maintenance. Employees are subject to working in inside and outside environments, in extreme cold and hot weather, and hazards in the work including exposures to loud noises, vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, and exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and oils. Workers are also subject to work in close quarters such as crawl spaces and small rooms and are subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is assigned daily, is supervised by the Felicities Manager and is reviewed by observation of quality and quantity of work completed and timeliness of completion.
Mows lawns; trims and edges around walkways, flower beds and fences; operates and maintains lawn mowers and some power and hand tools; cleans parking lots and walk ways. Picks-up trash and debris and hauls to appropriate area and/or receptacle. Plants trees, bushes, shrubs, flowers, grasses and other plants. Maintains, by way of pruning, weeding, irrigating and cutting, etc: trees, bushes, shrubs, grasses and other plants. Other duties as assigned.
Moves furniture in/or between offices, lifts and moves heavy boxes or containers upon request; and hauls old records to the landfill. Participates in the County's safety program and adheres to safety procedures and policies of the department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of grounds maintenance. Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the assigned trades. Thorough knowledge of safety regulations, occupational hazards and related safety precautions in the work. Considerable knowledge of methods, cleaning chemicals and supplies, and equipment used in grounds maintenance work. Skill in the use and care of assigned tools and equipment. Ability to diagnose and repair problems and plan and organize appropriate corrective action. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to exercise independent initiative. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other County employees.
Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform 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 visual acuity to operate machines such as blowers, edger, mowers, weed eaters, and etc. Must be able to perform skilled trade tasks on non-repetitive nature, and make visual inspections of work assigned and completed.

Desired Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED supplemented with 3 years of experience in landscape or grounds maintenance field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license. Must have or acquire a NC pesticide license within 6 months.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Johnston County provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.

Employees are offered a diverse selection of benefits including medical (no-cost for the employee plan), dental, life, and supplemental benefit coverages. Employees can also take advantage of our on-site wellness clinic and virtual telehealth program, both at no-cost!

Additional benefits include participation in the NC Retirement System, a 401(k) match option, generous paid leave and holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and more! To learn more, visit www.myjcbenefits.com

• This description applies to benefits eligible positions.