Grounds Maintenance Technician III

City of Greenville; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greenville is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Technician III to operate heavy construction equipment and lead a crew in a Building & Grounds setting. You will perform earth-moving tasks, grading, and maintenance while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Required education includes a high school diploma or GED, with 1–3 years of equipment operation and at least 1 year in a supervisory role. A NC CDL and pesticide license within specified timelines are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• 1 year of supervisory or crew leader experience preferred.
• Valid NC driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• CDL within 12 months of hire; Pesticide license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex and heavy-duty construction equipment in landscape work.
• Lead crews, direct operators and laborers, monitor performance.
• Perform earth moving, grading, excavating, and related tasks.
• Apply pesticides/herbicides as required and maintain equipment.
• Prepare activity reports and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Equipment maintenance

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

Reading surveyor reports

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A/B license

Pesticide license

Job description

The City of Greenville's Recreation and Parks Department is seeking a motivated individual for the Grounds Maintenance Technician III position in our Building & Grounds division. This position operates a variety of complex and difficult heavy-duty construction equipment requiring a high level of skill and competence.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• Operates complex and heavy-duty construction equipment utilized in landscape construction and maintenance;
• Performs a variety of earth moving projects including grading, excavating, stockpiling, technical landscape maintenance, and construction activities;
• Serves as a lead worker by directing, monitoring, and assisting crews;
• Applies pesticides and herbicides appropriately;
• Loads and unloads equipment and attachments;
• Performs routine maintenance to equipment;
• Inspects, cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments to equipment;
• Observes and reports malfunctions of equipment;
• Directs and monitors equipment operators and laborers;
• Operates equipment as needed;
• Prepares equipment operating activity reports; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; and
• One to three years experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• One year of supervisory or crew leader experience (preferred).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of difficult and complex heavy construction equipment and related attachments.
• occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of assigned equipment.
• state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in operating heavy equipment.

Skilled in:

• use of assigned equipment.
• repairs and maintenance of assigned equipment.

Ability to:

• read and interpret surveyor's reports, grade stakes, and other materials, and complete job to specifications.
• judge terrain, determine the amount of cut and fill required, and correctly alter earth to desired construction design.
• direct the work of assigned crew members.
• prepare reports.
• perform strenuous work requiring good physical condition.
• work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and other employees.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required within twelve months of hire.
• N.C. Pesticide License required within six months of hire.