Recreation Maintenance Worker

City of Washington • City of Washington, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and care of the grounds, playing fields, buildings, and City parks and recreational properties. This role involves manual labor requiring the use of hand tools and light equipment operation. Employees will also be involved in routine horticultural tasks, minor facility and equipment repair, and preparing playing fields for a variety of sports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Six months or more experience in general maintenance of grounds, facilities, and landscaping.
• Valid N.C. driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• General knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in grounds and building maintenance.
• General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Some knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class.
• Ability to identify cleaning needs and resolve with appropriate methods and supplies.
• Ability to read, write and understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to operate push and tractor mowers, simple machinery and equipment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Responsibilities

• Operates chain saws, weed eaters and other light equipment to cut, prune and trim shrubbery and trees; rack leaves and removes fallen limbs and trash.
• Checks equipment and ensure proper operation and performs troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Sets up various facilities for special events and City-sponsored functions.
• Prepares fields for games to include mowing, painting, regulation lines, moving bleachers, removing and installing sods.
• Performs minor to moderately difficult trades related functions in the maintenance of City facilities to include carpentry and electrical.
• Cleans floors, walls, windows, blinds, lavatories, fixtures, and bathrooms.
• Operates a variety of mowers and equipment in grass cutting, grading, and trimming on City-owned property.
• Sweeps, mops, and dust assigned areas; change light bulbs and fixtures; washes windows; fills and stocks tissue, towel, and soap dispensers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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