Temporary/Seasonal Grounds Technician I

Buncombe County • Asheville, NC

2d • $20 - $23

About The Position

Buncombe County Government is hiring 3 temporary/seasonal Grounds Technicians to help with mowing, trimming, and weeding the grounds at various County-owned parks and facilities. This position is short-term temporary and will work up to 40 hours per week until June 30, 2026 unless the position is extended. Short-term temporary workers are not eligible for cost-of-living adjustments, longevity payments, or any other annual salary increase. The maximum number of hours a short-term temporary worker can perform work with Buncombe County cannot exceed 900 hours per year. A short-term temporary worker is not eligible for severance pay upon separation, paid holidays, sick leave, or any other employee-specified benefit per Buncombe County’s Benefits and Leave Policies. The purpose of this position is to ensure that the grounds surrounding County buildings, parks, recreation facilities, swimming pools, and other properties are appropriately maintained, including regular and preventive maintenance in a professional manner.

Requirements

• High School graduation or equivalent with minimum of one (1) year of experience in lawn care/maintenance, trades, or construction.
• Must be 21 years of age or older to operate county vehicles.
• Knowledge of the standard practices, material, tools, and equipment employed in general grounds / landscaping maintenance and repair of county property
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved in the work.
• Knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of grounds and landscaping.
• Skill in the use and care of the tools, equipment, and materials employed in the work.
• Ability to prepare and maintain routine work records and reports.
• Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to use small office equipment and computers.
• Ability to use small, medium, and heavy equipment and machinery.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more trades, such as masonry, carpentry, painting, or welding, is preferred.
• Drivers' License not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and alteration of all county government owned properties.
• Perform construction, design, and implementation of landscape maintenance plan; complete assigned tasks on seasonal and priority schedules; ensure landscaping is free from weeds, apply mulch, and plant, replace or remove plants and bushes.
• Operate appropriate equipment and machinery to cut, trim, and maintain lawns and grass; rake and manage leaves and debris; cut down dead trees, trim branches, and use woodchipper to remove trees or limbs; collect and remove trash.
• Prepare swimming pools for seasonal use; monitor sand filtration systems
• Perform seasonal maintenance including power washing buildings and areas; participate in set up and clean up for special events such as the Special Olympics and Fall Festival.
• Pre-treat assigned walkways, parking areas, and streets for inclement weather; clear assigned streets, parking areas, and walkways of snow and ice; distribute ice melt as needed.
• Build, maintain, repair, and replace structures, signs, concrete slabs, patios; paint and/or stain buildings or furniture; perform woodworking and repair/build cabinets; may repair floors, roofs, or stairways
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED