Field Service Worker- Landscape Maintenance

City of Wilmington•245 Operations Center Drive, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Wilmington is seeking a Field Service Technician to maintain the infrastructure our community depends on. This role involves hands-on work to keep stormwater systems flowing, roads safe, and public spaces reliable. You will be assisting with work activities, removing debris, and other related tasks. The position requires working under regular supervision.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand written instructions.
Ability to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines.
No prior experience required.
Class C driver’s license.
Ability to obtain Flagger & WorkZone Safety certification required within 90 days of hire.
Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues, City leadership, and the general public.
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and handle practical situations and requests made by supervisor and/or lead workers; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an efficient manner; to understand and follow simple oral and written directives and perform the relative tasks using sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Assisting with work activities and removing debris.
Assisting with repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the drainage system by operating small equipment and power tools, repairing pipes, catch basins, manholes, open channels, creeks, ditches, and ponds.
Constructing and maintaining streets by cleaning, operating small equipment and power tools, applying sealing materials, rebuilding shoulders, applying surfaces, reconditioning base and sub-grade materials, replacing deteriorated curbs and gutters, replacing surface and base materials, and repairing surfaces otherwise damaged.
Performing manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed; collects, transports, and loads and unloads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite.
Following established safety procedures; utilizes safety equipment and wearing protective gear; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project and work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and reports incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
Providing operational support by assisting with storm preparation and clean up, building and setting up street barricades for special events, and performing other related duties as assigned.
Assisting crew members.
Maintaining small hand tools and equipment.
Completing daily forms and logs.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
Excellent retirement benefits, including a city-provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
Free on-site city gym access
Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
6-weeks paid parental leave
Paid volunteer & blood donation leave
Flex schedule and telework availability (position dependent)
Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
Tuition assistance benefits