Laborer Full Time (Grounds)

Cityofkm; Kings Mountain, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kings Mountain is seeking a grounds maintenance helper to assist in mowing, trimming, and maintenance of city grounds. Work is performed under direct supervision in outdoor conditions.

Candidates should be able to perform heavy manual labor, follow instructions, and possess basic knowledge of lawn care equipment; a valid NC driver's license is preferred. Standby and emergency call-back are possible.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of grounds maintenance methods, tools and equipment.
• Ability to learn methods and techniques of grounds maintenance in a reasonable time.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely use department equipment and materials with training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating equipment for mowing, trimming, and shrub maintenance.
• Pick up trash and debris around city property and empty containers.
• Perform related duties as required by the Public Works Department.
• Handle additional duties as deemed necessary by management.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Instruction following

Manual labor endurance

Education

Grounds maintenance education/experience

Lawn care equipment knowledge

Job description

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Careers At City of Kings Mountain

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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.