Property Maintenance Worker at Town of Garner Public Works Department

The Public Works Department for the Town of Garner is seeking a Property Maintenance Worker to work as part of a team performing various manual and semi-skilled tasks in the care and maintenance of Town parks, athletic fields, landscaped areas and other Town facilities.

Examples of Duties:

• Assisting with parks grounds and facilities maintenance work; operating equipment; mowing grass; trimming; trash removal; prune landscaping; preparing sport fields for play; special event setup/takedown.
• Performs a variety of maintenance tasks such as cutting lawns, using power hand equipment, repairs fences and gates; removes leaves and debris from facilities.
• Performs general maintenance tasks on public recreational complexes, restrooms, playground equipment, tennis courts, and sport fields.
• Operates all equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks such as non-CDL dump trucks, tractors, hand tools and mowing machines.
• Prepares and responds to all storm related incidents including snow/ice removal.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Be knowledgeable in the safe use and operation of hand tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Be able to perform manual labor for extended periods in all weather conditions.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Environment: Work is performed primarily in an outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work in or around water; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; work at heights, in confined spaces, and below ground level; incumbents may be required to respond to emergency and public calls after hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights and descend on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Additional Information:

• Participation in emergency response activities and support of Town special events is expected.
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• The salary range shown is the hiring range. The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications. 

Equal Opportunity Employer