Sr. Maintenance Technician - Grounds

Salary : $46,093.00 - $78,853.00 AnnuallyLocation : Durham, NCJob Type: Full time with benefitsJob Number: 25-05252Department: Water ManagementOpening Date: 01092025Closing Date: Continuous Position DescriptionWork, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. Hiring Range: $46,093 - $50,836.00Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Water Management seeks a responsible person with a good work ethic and congenial personality to join our grounds maintenance team. As an equipment operator on a crew, you'd be responsible for the landscaping and maintenance of 60+ lift stations, 4 treatment plants, 2 dams, tank lots, and the closed landfill. When needed, crews respond as a backup to the Water & Sewer Maintenance teams to repair work on water lines, hydrants, and valves. The successful candidate will have:Broad knowledge of landscaping methods The ability to operate a zero-turn mower Ability to operate tandem dump truck for hauling rock, sand, mulch, and dirt. Seeking a candidate that has experience using: a wide variety of power tools including: Blowers, edger, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, power drills, impact drills, grease guns, reciprocating saws etc. DutiesResponsibilities Coordinates andor performs landscaping operations including assigning, inspecting, andor performing operations as assigned, maintains grounds.Maintains supply inventory; stocks equipment; gathers and compiles information, prepares routine reports; maintains records and databases; and proofs work for accuracy and completeness.Provides customer service; responds to customer questions and concerns; resolves or escalates issues; and provides information on policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)Three years' of related experience North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) level B with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements not required at time of hire but will be required within 1 year of hire date (allowances granted if unable to complete within 1 year due to delays beyond the employees control), and North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) level A will be required within 2 years of hireAdditional Preferred Skills OSHA safety training or certificationsExperience with various landscaping hand tool operation,Experience using a zero turn mower Experience with backing up a trailer and tandem dump truck Computer literate with knowledge of CMMSKnowledge of hydrantvalve installations and maintenance a plusAbility to operate power and hand tools responsibly with minimum supervisionBenefits - General Full-Time Employees 12-13 paid holidays per year 13 standard work days of vacation per year 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement 2 weeks paid military leave per year Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans State and City retirement plans Short and long term disability plans Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year* 4 hours parental leave each year Workman's Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation PlansBenefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) State retirement planBenefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire Dental and life insurance, after one year of service Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? City of Durham Website Walk in Job fair Employee referral Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below*** Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below*** Craig's List Facebook LinkedIn GlassDoor Employment Security Commission MagazineNewspaper Other 02 If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication. 03 Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education. Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree PhD or Juris Doctorate 04 How many years of related experience do you have? No related experience Less than 1 year of related experience 1 year but less than 3 years related experience 3 years but less than 5 years related experience 5 or more years related experience 05 Do you have a current and valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) ? (Level A, B, or Permit)and are you willing and able to obtain a CDL B (within 1 year of hire date) and A (within 2 years of hire date), and the related endorsements, within the time frame allowed Yes, I have a current and valid CDL (level A, B, or Permit)and I am willing and able to obtain a CDL B (within 1 year of hire date) and A (within 2 years of hire date), and the related endorsements, within the time frame allowed No I don NOT have a valid CDL (level A, B, or Permit), but I AM willing and able to obtain within 1 year of my start dateand I am willing and able to obtain a CDL B (within 1 year of hire date) and A (within 2 years of hire date), and the related endorsements, within the time frame allowed No I do NOT have a valid CDL (level A, B, or Permit), and I am NOT willing OR able to obtain within 1 year of my start date 06 Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire). I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license. I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days. I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license. 07 Are you able to operate power and hand tools responsibly with minimum supervision? Yes No 08 Do you have previous work experience operating a zero turn mower? Yes No, but I AM willing and able to learn No, and I am NOT willing or able to learn 09 Are you able to back up a trailer? or use a tandem trailer? Yes No 10 Are you willing and able to work overtime when required and be able to work during inclement weather? Yes No 11 Do you have any landscaping or grounds maintenance experience? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2025-02-26