Laborer (Rec & Parks)

City-of-Greenville,-Nc-1; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greenville is seeking a Laborer to join the landscaping crew and help maintain outdoor spaces for the community. You will perform a range of manual tasks including mowing, mulching, trimming, and equipment operation to keep parks and recreational facilities in top condition.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least six months of manual labor experience, with a schedule Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; some evenings and events may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; and six months of manual labor experience.
• Ability to perform a variety of manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work as part of a crew and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a crew member for parks and landscaping maintenance work.
• Maintains and repairs park facilities through manual labor.
• Loads and unloads supplies and materials.
• Fills in holes in parks and completes planting, mulching, trimming, and spraying herbicides.
• Operates mowers, tractors, and implements to complete landscaping duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Time management

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Job description

Join our team at The City of Greenville as a Laborer and become an integral part of our mission to create and maintain beautiful outdoor spaces for our community. As a member of our landscaping crew, you will play a vital role in enhancing our recreational and park facilities through a range of manual labor tasks.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

**This position's work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

• Serves as a crew member for parks and landscaping maintenance work;
• Maintains and repairs park facilities through manual labor;
• Performs litter control using a light-duty truck;
• Transports trailers, mowers, and other equipment;
• Loads and unloads supplies and materials;
• Fills in holes in parks and completes planting, mulching, trimming, and spraying herbicides;
• Uses a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment to complete landscaping tasks;
• Assists in setting up for events and programs;
• Operates mowers, tractors, and implements to complete landscaping duties;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• Six months of manual labor experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• relevant machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repairs, and maintenance.
• policies and procedures to promote a safe and secure work environment.
• materials, methods, and the tools involved in landscaping.

Skilled in:

• providing excellent customer service.
• identifying problems and providing solutions.
• managing one's own time.
• operation of mowers, trimmer, and compact tractors.

Ability to:

• perform a variety of manual labor over an extended period of time in all weather conditions.
• cooperate as a member of a work crew and establish effective working relationships with other employees.
• communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• identify hazards in assigned work areas.

• Valid North Carolina driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• This position will occasionally be required to be available for special events and athletic tournaments, as well as being available during inclement weather.
• This position will occasionally work evenings, weekends, and holidays.