Seasonal Maintenance Worker

SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of manual labor duties related to the maintenance of Town property, including all grounds, rights-of-way, gateways, athletic fields, parks and streets. Inspects all playground equipment, play areas, and athletic fields on a daily basis looking for unsafe and/or damaged conditions; corrects all unsafe conditions and reports to supervisor. Maintains the general aesthetic appearance of Town property including, but not limited to, cleaning water fountains, blowing off sidewalks and parking lots, maintaining vegetation and streets. Drags and lines athletic fields before practices and games as required. Mows, plants, fertilizes, prunes, trims, edges, and sprays rights-of-way, athletic fields, and other Town property with appropriate equipment. Conducts routine maintenance of equipment including, but not limited to, sharpening mower blades, changing oil, changing tires, performing minor repairs; monitors major repairs by vendors; retains maintenance records on equipment. Receives citizen's complaints or inquiries concerning public works operations and takes action as assigned by supervisor. Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; secures worksites from safety hazards as necessary; attends safety meetings. Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use. Responds to emergency repairs and maintenance as assigned; during inclement weather, performs snow removal from Town parking lots, streets, and sidewalks. Maintains stock and inventory system for vehicle, equipment, and sign maintenance. Identifies, coordinates, and assists in the maintenance, installation, and repair of Town signage. Identifies and performs sidewalk maintenance by replacing damaged sidewalk sections and other maintenance issues as required. Maintains a variety of records; makes periodic and special reports of work performed. Promotes and supports the overall mission of the Town by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma/GED.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

Driver's license.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Required Knowledge:

Town policies and procedures. Use and minor maintenance of commonly used hand and power landscaping tools and equipment. Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work. Shop mathematics. Basic record keeping practices. Techniques for maintaining landscaped areas. Methods and techniques of planting, transplanting, cultivating, pruning and maintaining a variety of lawns, ground cover, plants, shrubs, hedges and trees. Soil preparation and enrichment. Techniques for working collaboratively with the public.

Required Skills:

Safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work. Reading and interpreting maps and instructions. Understanding and following oral and written directions. Preparing records and reports of work performed. Working without close supervision in standard work situations. Maintaining a variety of landscaped areas. Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; agility to traverse uneven terrain; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office and field setting. Work is subject to performance under exposure to adverse environmental conditions, dust, gasses, loud noises, traffic, vibrations, electrical spaces, elevated spaces, chemicals, fumes, close, confined quarters both above and below ground. Travel required to locations throughout the Town.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITES ACT COMPLIANCE

The Town of Rolesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Town of Rolesville to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.