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Skilled Laborer / Landscaping - Public Grounds & Cemeteries (Full-Time)

City Of Statesville
Statesville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025 CLOSED ON 1/24/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Laborer / Landscaping - Public Grounds & Cemeteries (Full-Time) position at City Of Statesville?

Summary

Skilled Laborer (Full-Time)

Recreation & Parks Department - Public Grounds & Cemeteries Division

Salary Range: $16.22 - $26.77 Hourly / $33,737.60 - $55,681.60 Annually

FLSA Position Class: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7 AM - 3:30 PM

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Overview

Responsible for a variety of construction, maintenance and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville. Service to the citizens during a disaster may result in the assignment of other duties, which will take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the needs of the organization.

  • Performs a variety of heavy manual work in connection with the repair, maintenance, and construction of city’s infrastructure.
  • Acts as lead worker on projects.
  • Operates front end deck mowers, turf tractors, backhoes, dump trucks, and jack hammers.
  • Assists in ground and building maintenance.
  • Operates, maintains, and repairs departmental equipment.
  • Assists supervisors in training, planning and organizing work.
  • Organizes and sets up daily work assignments.
  • Assists with the installation of trench shoring equipment.
  • Follows all safety policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Six (6) months of experience in maintenance, repair, and/or construction work.

Special Requirements

  • Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license, or any valid driver’s license with ability to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
  • Thorough knowledge in the use of common and specialized hand and power.
  • Thorough knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment.
  • Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
  • Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments, supervisors, city officials, and the general public.

Job Related Physical Activity Requirements

This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to respond to spoken words, to receive and understand information, and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for assembly or fabrication of parts at/or within arm’s length, operation of machines, motor vehicles, or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, oils, cutting fluids, and hazards including work around operating machinery, uneven surfaces, and narrow or confined spaces; employee may be required to wear a respirator or mask during certain circumstances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits At A Glance

Benefits are a valuable part of your total compensation at City of Statesville. Your benefits package provides protection for you and your family with expenses shared by the city or available to you at discounted group rates. Below is a brief summary of the choices available to all eligible regular, full-time employees. Part-time employees’ benefits differ from full-time employees’ benefits and are listed below. Our current Open Enrollment Guide for City Benefits can be found here: City of Statesville Benefits

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Health & Welfare Benefits

  • Health Care Insurance/Prescription Drug Program
  • Lifestyle programs (weight management, Tobacco Cessation, Stress Management)
  • Telehealth Online Appointments 24/7
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement (DCFSA)
  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Secondary Language Incentive Pay

Retirement Benefits

  • Pension Plan – NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (LGERS)
  • 401(k) Match Prudential
  • Roth 401(k) Prudential
  • 457(b) Nationwide
  • Roth 457(b) Nationwide
  • Fireman’s Pension Fund

Time-Off Benefits

  • Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • School Visitation - unpaid, up to 4 hours to attend school activities.
  • Military Differential Pay

Wellness Benefits

  • Health Fair
  • Biometric Screening
  • Flu Shots
  • Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
  • Wellness Activity Calendar
  • See HR for Other Fitness Center Discounts

Additional Benefits

  • Take Home Vehicle (based on position)
  • Working Advantage - Employee Discount Program
  • Christmas Bonus (Based yearly on City Council approval)
  • Employee Appreciation Picnic
  • Veterans Breakfast
  • Service Award Program
  • Career Development (eligible departments)
  • Alternative Work Arrangements available based on departmental needs
  • Cellphone Discounts
  • City Cell Phone (eligible positions)
  • Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Voluntary Benefits

  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Critical Illness
  • Group Accident Insurance
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Supplemental Life insurance

Safety Benefits (Eligibility: Based on job position)

  • Boot Vouchers – yearly
  • Safety Glasses – every (2) years
  • Hearing Tests – yearly
  • Uniforms (eligible departments)

Police Department Benefits

  • Law Enforcement Officers’ Separation Allowance
  • Degree Incentive
  • Certification Incentive
  • Special Unit Incentive
  • Shift Differential Pay
  • 401(k) 5% Contribution
  • Uniform Stipend (based on position)

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have at least six (6) months experience in maintenance, repair, and/or construction work?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Required Question

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