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 acts 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.
- One (1) year of experience in landscape or facilities maintenance.
- OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
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 Enviornment:
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 Disabilities 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.
