Municipal Grounds Maintenance Technician - Reliable

City of Goldsboro; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Goldsboro is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled tasks to maintain city grounds, rights-of-way, parcels, sidewalks, and related areas. Tasks include mowing, trimming, loading materials, and operating basic tools under close supervision.

Responsibilities require safe operation of equipment, basic maintenance, and teamwork to support city operations.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• One year of maintenance work or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Possession of NC Pesticide Applicator License with categories H and L preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass, trim shrubs and trees, load and haul materials and soil as part of daily operations.
• Operate tools and equipment such as weed eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, hedges, and occasional mowers/tractors.
• Perform routine maintenance and clean catch basins and drainage structures as needed.
• Assist with safety and reporting; cooperate with other departments and staff.
• Follow instructions and work as part of a team to support city grounds maintenance.

Skills

Lawn care

Landscaping

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

Chainsaws

Hedge trimmers

Blowers

Pesticide application equipment

Job description

The City of Goldsboro is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled tasks to maintain city grounds, rights-of-way, parcels, sidewalks, and related areas. Tasks include mowing, trimming, loading materials, and operating basic tools under close supervision.

Responsibilities require safe operation of equipment, basic maintenance, and teamwork to support city operations.