Facilities & Grounds Technician

Town of Smithfield, NC; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Smithfield, NC is seeking a versatile Maintenance Worker to support Town facilities, cemeteries, parks, and grounds. The role includes landscape duties, facility repairs, and safety inspections to ensure clean, safe surroundings for the public.

The candidate will perform semi-skilled carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks as needed, operate grounds equipment, and respond to public requests and complaints with professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent with experience in building/grounds maintenance.
• Possession of or ability to obtain within one year NC Commercial Ground Applicator’s Pesticide License (H&L) for cemeteries, parks, turf.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance including turf management, plant installations, mowing, mulching, and watering.
• Maintain facilities and cemeteries, backfill graves, remove debris, change light bulbs, move furniture, decorate for events.
• Inspect facilities and cemeteries for safety; maintain liability records.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Safety standards

Horticulture knowledge

Pesticide handling

Equipment operation

Supervision

Interpersonal skills

Chemical handling

Education

High school diploma

Ground Applicator license (NC)

Driver's license (NC)

Job description

Town of Smithfield, NC is seeking a versatile Maintenance Worker to support Town facilities, cemeteries, parks, and grounds. The role includes landscape duties, facility repairs, and safety inspections to ensure clean, safe surroundings for the public.

The candidate will perform semi-skilled carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks as needed, operate grounds equipment, and respond to public requests and complaints with professionalism.