Parks Grounds Sr Maintenance Tech (Northeast Park)

Parks Grounds Sr Maintenance Tech (Northeast Park) Salary $35,170.00 - $40,446.00 Annually Location NC 27249, NC Job Type Full Time Job Number 03604 Department Parks Opening Date 02/24/2025 Closing Date 3/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern * Description * Benefits * Questions GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Empower Successful People to thrive in a Strong Community supported by Quality Government Transparency & Communication | Equity & Inclusion | Accountability Service & Outcomes Excellence | Our People Matter Description GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This lead position performs responsible work in landscaping or maintaining grounds using hand tools and power tools, and some light equipment. Applies pesticides and fertilizers to control weeds and pests and promote turf growth. The majority of the work is performed in the Parks Department at various locations as needed. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class performs manual labor and customer service functions at County Parks. The employee enforces County laws, park rules and regulations. Work includes cutting away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain trails, sidewalks, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Work typically requires the use of riding mowers, tractors, light duty trucks, light duty backhoe operations, light duty front end loader and a various of hand tools such as rakes, shovels, axes, sprayers, and tools for maintenance of equipment. Questions and technical issues are referred to the lead worker. Complexity of work is noted with performing mechanic work on equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of Parks Supervisors and is checked through observation and review of work orders. Examples of Duties DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Duties & Tasks * Performs maintenance of county parks and grounds including weeding, mowing, and fertilizing lawns; plant, water, trim, and prune landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, and lawns; rake leaves and clear debris from streets, walks and other areas; apply herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to landscaped areas. * Operate various landscape and construction equipment including power and hand tools, mowers, loaders, blowers; maintain tools and equipment; adhere to safe work practices. * Line athletic fields and drag baseball fields for official play. * Perform general clerical functions; receiving and inventory of park supplies and materials. Collect and secure all money from all facility operations. Complete daily reports. * Install and repair park equipment. Inspect facilities for repair needs; review maintenance needs with assigned supervisor. * Clean park facilities and buildings; maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, clean restrooms, remove trash, sweep and mop floors. * Provide customer service to park patrons, assist with customer needs, respond to emergencies. * Explain and enforce park rules; report suspicious activity to supervisor or law enforcement personnel. Assist with parking and crowd control for concerts and special events. * Maintains sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, and other grounds features. * Shovels snow and removes debris from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas. * Performs related duties as required. RECRUITMENT STANDARDS Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Knowledge of machines and tools, operation, repair and maintenance. * Knowledge of basic athletic fields, layout, marking, and turf grass management. * Knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, automotive and carpentry skills. * Knowledge of equipment and materials used to construct and maintain landscaped areas and other facilities. * Knowledge of methods and techniques used in planting and caring for trees, shrubs, perennials, tropicals, annuals, and grasses. * Knowledge of methods and application procedures for controlling or eradicating plant pests and diseases. * Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations. * Ability to adapt to a work environment that may include exposure to outdoor climate, dust and dirt, exposure to the hazards of working in and near traffic, exposure to various chemicals including fertilizers and pesticides, and exposure to domestic and wild animals. * Ability to answer questions and provide information to the public. * Ability to speak, understand and communicate information and ideas so others may understand. Typical Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or G.E.D with six months grounds maintenance experience. Valid drivers' license required. Possession of or ability to obtain N.C. Pesticides Applicators License within 90 days of employment. Preferred: Some specialized technical training beyond the equivalent of the 12th grade, typically vocational in nature supplemented with some years of experience as a general laborer. Supplemental Information Physical Demands: Employee is subject to hazards, including mechanical equipment and atmospheric conditions due to exposure to fumes, odors, and dusts. At least half of each week requires exposure to sensory extremes. Several times weekly, exposure to chance of injury or loss of life, which can be substantially controlled by use of significant safety precautions. The work is required to have visual acuity to perform mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. Work Conditions: Work is performed inside and out in varying conditions including loud noise. Hazards may include occasional exposure to health risk of infection when cleaning up body fluids. Driving is Essential Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy. Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions. Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324. We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee! You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work? Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County. We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of. Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense. We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist! Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues. 13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off. Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required. Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%. Longevity pay beginning at five years of service. We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees. Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care. Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability. 01 Please select the highest level of education you have achieved: * High school or GED * Associate's degree * Bachelor's degree * Master's degree or higher 02 Do you have a valid NC Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one? * Yes * No 03 How many years of experience do you have grounds maintenance? (Must be detailed in application.) * Less than 6 months * 6 months to less than 1 year * 1 to less than 3 years * 3 or more years 04 Do you have possession or ability to obtain a N.C. Pesticides Applicators License within 90 days of employment? * I am currently licensed * Yes * No Required Question

Created: 2025-02-26