Laborer Full Time

City of Kings Mountain; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kings Mountain is seeking a dependable Grounds Maintenance Aide to assist in lawn and grounds upkeep for city property. Under direct supervision, you will operate basic equipment and support the crew in daily outdoor tasks.

This role requires physical stamina, the ability to follow written and oral instructions, and willingness to perform overtime or standby work as needed by the Public Works Department. Experience with mowing, trimming and debris collection is preferred.

Qualifications

• Background in grounds maintenance and operating related equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Willingness to perform strenuous outdoor labor in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assists in operating equipment for cutting and trimming grass, trees, shrubbery.
• Picks up trash and debris around city property and empties trash containers.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• Performs additional duties for Public Works Department as needed by management.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Sturdy manual labor

Education

Grounds maintenance experience

Tools

Mowers

String trimmer

Edger

Blower

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs responsible semi-skilled work assisting in the maintenance of city owned property; does related work as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs responsible semi-skilled work assisting in the maintenance of city owned property; does related work as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class works under direct supervision of the grounds maintenance crew leader assisting in lawn maintenance of city owned grounds. Employees will also be subject to standby and emergency call-back.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in operating various equipment associated with cutting and trimming grass, trees, shrubbery, etc.
• Picks up trash and debris around city property and empties trash containers.
• Performs related tasks as required
• Performs additional duties essential to the Public Works Department and/or City needs, as needed and deemed necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• General knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to acquire a knowledge within a reasonable time period of the methods and techniques of grounds maintenance.
• Ability to accurately follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform difficult manual labor for extended periods of time, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to use department related equipment and materials safely with training.

Education And Experience

• Any combination of education and experience in ground maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of lawn care equipment; mowers, string trimmer, edger, blower.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is generally performed in outside environmental conditions in which the employee is subject to workplace hazards including exposure to operating mechanical equipment and atmospheric conditions with extreme cold and heat for extended periods of time. Employee is subject to a level of noise requiring hearing protection and workers to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• In addition, the employee is subject to a chance of injury from basic job requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform occasional heavy work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Special Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License.

HIRING RANGE

$34,864-43,580