Part Time - Maintenance Worker

* Salary Grade SG 100* * Recruitment Hourly Pay Rate: $18.28 *

** Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience **

* Work Location is 653 Veterans Pkwy., Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Part Time - General Maintenance Workerfor the Public WorksDepartment Grounds & Easement Maintenance Division. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

An employee in this class performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of Town facilities, cemeteries, grounds, public spaces, greenways and rights-of-way. Responsibilities include landscape installation and maintenance; fence and minor structural repairs, irrigation and watering; operation of equipment such as mowers, hand and power tools; pesticide application; as well as general grounds and facility maintenance. This position supports the overall appearance, safety, and functionality of Town properties by responding to routine maintenance needs and assisting with special projects as assigned. Work may involve both independent tasks and team-based assignments across multiple departments. Employees must consistently follow established safety procedures to prevent injury to themselves and others. This role requires working in indoor and outdoor environments under varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, and may involve exposure to hazards such as chemicals, moving mechanical parts, noise, oils, and other environmental factors. Compliance with applicable safety regulations, including OSHA standards, is required. Work is performed under regular supervision and is reviewed during progress and upon completion to ensure adherence to proper work methods, safety standards, and quality expectations.

• Maintains the exterior of Town buildings and public spaces by applying herbicides, blowing, edging sidewalks, maintaining landscaped areas, mowing, pressure washing, removing trash, and tree/shrub maintenance
• Performs a variety of landscape maintenance tasks, including fertilization, mulching, plant care and installation, turf management, and watering.
• Conducts regular tree care and maintenance including general debris cleanup, pruning, trimming and removal,
• Maintains cemetery grounds and internments
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and ensures proper cleaning, maintenance, and storage of tools and equipment.
• Operates trucks and small motorized equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Loads, unloads, and transports materials such as mulch, soil, stone, timber, and equipment.
• Works as part of a crew to remove litter from public buildings and grounds.
• Performs minor building maintenance tasks such as basic carpentry, electrical, painting and plumbing; assists skilled staff with more complex repairs.
• Assists with snow and ice removal by clearing entry ways, sidewalk sand streets
• Supports Town operation and events by assisting with event setup and breakdown, including installation of holiday decorations and support for Town-sponsored events.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Working knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety standards associated with grounds maintenance.
• General knowledge of landscape maintenance procedures.
• Some knowledge of horticulture design and installations.
• Skill in the operation of equipment and tools utilized in this section.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationship with other employees.
• Ability to use chemicals and pesticides properly in accordance with state law.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or Technical Landscaping and/or Horticulture preferred.
• Licenses/certification Pesticide, Class “A” CDL to be obtained post hire as determined by Management.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance.

* SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE*

https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/

If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click “Application Status”. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume’s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits.

When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.

Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.