Parks and Grounds Technician

Position: Parks and Grounds Technician

Department: Parks and Grounds

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Grade: 18

Pay Range: $31,653.01 - $50,644.82

Hiring Range: $31,653.01 Dependent on Qualifications and Experience

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Application Process

All applicants must complete a Town of Mocksville employment application available online at https://mocksvillenc.org/job-postings/or at Town Hall.

General Statement of Duties

Performs unskilled and semiskilled manual labor in maintaining all of the building and grounds for the Town of Mocksville.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs manual labor in maintaining Town structures, facilities, parks and grounds. Work includes mowing and landscaping, leaf collection, general maintenance including painting and carpentry, and janitorial duties. Employee will use a variety of tools and light equipment. Judgement is required in applying rules, procedures and decisions that may affect the quality or accuracy of results. Employee is under immediate supervision with detailed instruction and close frequent review of work.

Illustrative Examples of Work

· Maintains all shelters, buildings and greenways inside Town’s parks and other properties

· Mows, edges, trims, and waters lawns, fields and other turf grounds; prepare and fertilizes soil; operates the irrigation system

· Plants, cultivates, prunes, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass and shrubs; pulls weeds and rakes leaves; edges walkways; sweeps litter from walks and driveways

· Maintains 27 satellite locations including the public works pump stations, public works shop, fire department, town square, and multiple other areas throughout the town

· Operates a variety of power-driven equipment such as tractors, mowers, edgers, blowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers and other equipment used in grounds work; utilizes standard gardening hand tools; drives a vehicle to conduct work

· Maintains Town’s cemetery, including landscaping and marking grave plots

· Performs routine work in the preparation, lining, marking and dragging of athletic fields and related areas as assigned

· Performs preventative maintenance and routine repair on tools and equipment as needed to attain serviceability

· Ensures all playground equipment is in good working condition and safe for public use

· Maintains all grounds at town hall including the installation and removal of Christmas decorations

· Keeps all parks facilities clean and safe, including restocking of supplies, pressure washing, sanitizing equipment and fixtures

· Performs related work as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Knowledge of basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry work

· Knowledge of equipment and materials used in the construction and maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas and other facilities

· Knowledge of methods and techniques used in planting and caring for trees, shrubs, perennials, tropical, annuals, and grasses

· General knowledge of application procedures for controlling or eradicating plant pests and diseases

· General knowledge of athletic field preparation

· Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, supervisory personnel, and the public

· Ability to understand and follow oral written instructions and ability to work with others and independently, as needed

· Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work in a variety of environmental conditions

· Ability to operate mowers, utility vehicles and small handheld equipment with moderate to full supervision.

· Ability to assist Parks and Grounds Lead, and Park and Grounds Director.

Physical Requirements of Work

Work is characterized as medium work requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee must have visual acuity to perform semi-skilled mechanical tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, plumbers, painters, mechanics, and to operate machines and trucks, forklifts, and other equipment. Employee is subject to outside environmental conditions, including temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Employee is subject to workplace hazards with mechanical equipment and atmospheric conditions with exposure to noise, vibration, fumes, odors, pesticides, dusts and potentially infectious bodily fluids.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent

At least one year performing in a maintenance or landscaping setting

Special Requirement

Valid North Carolina Driver’s License (Preference for CDL’s)

Application Process

All applicants must complete a Town of Mocksville employment application available online at https://mocksvillenc.org/job-postings/or at Town Hall.

The Town of Mocksville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,653.01 - $50,644.82 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31,653 - $50,645