Laborer (Grounds Maint.) Seasonal

Cityofkm; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kings Mountain is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to assist in mowing, trimming, debris cleanup and basic operation of equipment on city grounds.

Under supervision, you will perform outdoor maintenance, follow oral and written instructions, and ensure safety while using lawn care tools. A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License is required and the role involves exposure to outdoor work and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of grounds maintenance methods, tools and equipment.
• Ability to learn methods and techniques of grounds maintenance in a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating equipment for mowing and trimming grass, trees, shrubs.
• Pick up trash and debris around city property and empty containers.
• Perform related tasks as required by the Public Works Department and city needs.

Skills

General knowledge of grounds care

Follow oral/written instructions

Manual labor under weather conditions

Safe operation of equipment

Education

Grounds maintenance experience

Knowledge of lawn care equipment

Tools

Lawn mower

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

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.

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

$16.76