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Maintenance Helper / Assistant
Rocky Mount, VA
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Performs athletic field maintenance, grass mowing, weed trimming, trash collection and custodial duties. Responsibilities include routine park and recreation facility maintenance and cleaning; setting up and taking down for special events; assisting at special events; athletic turf maintenance duties and other duties as assigned.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
Work is performed under the general direction of the Parks Manager or his/her designee.
TYPICAL TASKS
Performs buildings and grounds repair and maintenance jobs as required Annual turf management tasks including aeration, fertilization, reseeding, and lining of sports fields; Checks and repairs park infrastructure including maintenance equipment, playgrounds, athletic facilities, trails, and picnic/restroom facilities and other equipment; Assist the Parks System Manager in development of repair and maintenance schedules for maintenance equipment and park infrastructure; Makes regular inspections of buildings, playgrounds, parks, and trails to insure safe public use; Maintains lawns, picnic shelters, restroom facilities, trails, parking lots, and shrubbery/trees; and park signage; Support at special events including site preparation, set-up and take-down, and repair of facilities due to heavy public use; Performs other duties as may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of general park maintenance and the equipment and tasks related to maintenance of public parks; knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work;.
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational school and experience including some experience in building maintenance work and project coordination.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED OBLIGATIONS
The successful applicant will possess and maintain a valid Virginia Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Note:
Applicant must have and maintain a driving record acceptable to Franklin County and its insurance carrier(s).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Involves frequent walking and occasionally over rough or uneven terrains; lifting and carrying objects weighing 15-50 pounds, with occasional lifting of items weighing over 100 pounds. Involves climbing ladders, stooping and crawling in confined spaces; Frequent operation of vehicles, shop and hand tools, requiring manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposes employee to potentially minor injuries, and infrequently, to adverse weather conditions. Regular contact is made with individuals from other internal organizational units and occasionally with the general public.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Franklin County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the employer.
