Laborer (Rec & Parks - Turf)

City of Greenville•Greenville, NC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of manual labor tasks and other duties as assigned. This is accomplished by working as part of a turf maintenance crew and engaging in routine parks maintenance work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Six months of manual labor experience
Knowledge of relevant machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repairs, and maintenance
Knowledge of policies and procedures to promote a safe and secure work environment
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in turf maintenance
Skilled in providing excellent customer service
Skilled in identifying problems and providing solutions
Skilled in managing one's own time
Skilled in operation of equipment
Skilled in driving a pick-up truck with a trailer
Ability to perform a variety of manual labor over an extended period of time in all weather conditions
Ability to cooperate as a member of a work crew and establish effective working relationships with other employees
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
Ability to identify hazards in assigned work areas
Valid North Carolina driver's license and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

Serves as a crew member for parks and athletic field maintenance work
Maintains and repairs park athletic fields through manual labor
Performs litter control using a light-duty truck
Transports trailers, mowers, and other equipment
Loads and unloads supplies and materials
Works throughout parks and completes ballfield layouts, mows turf, drags baseball and softball fields, paints fields, and sprays herbicides
Uses a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment to complete landscaping tasks
Assists in setting up for events and programs
Operates mowers, tractors, and implements to complete athletic field maintenance duties
Performs other duties as assigned