Public Services Specialist

Bald Head Island; Bald Head Island (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Bald Head Island is seeking a maintenance worker to perform a wide range of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks on streets, buildings, grounds, beaches, and storm water systems. You will operate equipment, assist with repairs, mowing, landscaping, and event setup, while protecting safety and public welfare.

Work is outdoors across island facilities, with exposure to varying weather and hazards; teamwork and strict adherence to instructions are essential for daily operations and island priorities.

Qualifications

• Unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to operate light to heavy equipment safely.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well in teams and with the public.

Responsibilities

• Operates dump trucks, flail mower, loaders, tampers and other equipment.
• Repairs streets, sidewalks, drainage, and signage as needed.
• Maintains parks, beaches and right-of-ways; performs mowing and landscaping.
• Supports plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry tasks as required.
• Maintains recycling and waste programs; assists with event setup and cleanup.
• Participates in storm prep, debris removal and beach cleanup.
• Maintains simple records of work activities.

Skills

Tools and equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading instructions

Tools

Dump truck

Tractor

Backhoe

Skid steer

Chipper

Chain saw

Weed eater

Pole saw

Job description

Open until filled

Hiring range: $48,224 - $53,167 - depending on qualifications.

Performs a variety of responsible unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work on streets, buildings, grounds, beach, parks, and storm water management systems. An employee in this class performs a wide variety of construction, maintenance and landscaping tasks in the repair and maintenance of streets and asphalt, sidewalks, drainage systems, parks and beaches, and Village buildings and grounds. Work involves repairing cracks, potholes and shoulders on island asphalt roadways; mowing grass, weed eating, and edging; trimming overhead trees using a flail mower and tractor; installing and repairing wayfinding signs; maintaining stormwater drains; cleaning beach and removing trash; maintaining the recycling center; collecting recyclable and other solid waste materials; participating in vector control; storm preparation and clean-up; and helping with preparation for various meetings and special events for the Village. Work requires the ability to operate a variety of tools and light, medium and heavy motorized equipment including weed eater, chain saw, pole saw, dump truck, tractor, backhoe, skid steer, chipper and a Village truck. Employees are subject working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work may subject the employee to the-final standards-of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection of work for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices.

• Operates construction equipment such as dump trucks, flail mower, loaders, tampers, trenchers, air compression driven equipment, and other related light and medium equipment; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.

• Participates in asphalt and concrete repair to streets, sidewalks, walkways and other street facilities.

• Repairs, maintains and cleans storm sewers and ditches.

• Installs and repairs wayfinding signs; installs and repairs beach access fences and otherfences.

• Participates in mowing, mulching, planting, fertilizing, irrigating, pest control, and other landscape and vegetation maintenance tasks for right-of-ways and parks.

• Assists with or makes plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry repairs and/or light construction projects; cleans buildings, paints, replaces light bulbs, arranges furniture, and performs other building and facility maintenance and repair tasks.

• Monitors recycling containers to ensure proper disposal of trash and recyclable materials. Installs, maintains and repairs irrigation systems.

• Participates in the set-up, take down and cleanup of various seasonal facilities andstructures.

• Operates back hoes to remove sand from sea wall, remove debris and tires from the beach, and bury dead marine animals.

• Operates street sweeper and tractor with side arm mower; operates bucket truck to install and remove banners and decorations.

• Participates in storm clean up, removal of debris, and repair of facilities. Operates mosquito spraying equipment.

• Cleans and removes trash and items from thebeach.

• Participates in animal control including removal of dead animals and trapping wild and feralanimals.

• Loadsandtransports trashcansforVillageandrentalevents;mayassistwithsettinguptablesand chairs, and tents for events.

• Maintains simple records of work activities.

Additional Job Duties:

Performs related tasks as required.

• Working knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in public works construction and maintenance work.

• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work. Working knowledge of municipal maintenance and construction practices.

• Working knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to operations of motorized equipment.

• Skill in the use of light to medium motorized construction and maintenance equipment and a variety of hand and construction tools.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and writteninstructions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, supervisors, and other employees and work effectively in teams.

• Ability to operate light to medium equipment with skill and safety.

• Ability to prepare simple written records of work activities.