Public Works Facilities & Landscape Technician

Clemmons; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vibrant community as a Public Works Facilities & Landscape Technician. This role involves maintaining public buildings and the surrounding landscapes, ensuring that parks and rights-of-way are kept beautiful and functional. With responsibilities ranging from planting and trimming to mowing and general maintenance, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the community's outdoor spaces. This position offers a starting salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health and well-being. If you are passionate about public service and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Holiday Pay

Vacation Pay

Sick Pay

Retirement Plan

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Experience in landscaping and facility maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks for public buildings and landscaping.
• Plant, trim, and maintain vegetation in public areas.

Skills

Landscaping

Public Works Maintenance

Equipment Operations

Manual Labor

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Spraying Equipment

Landscaping Tools

Job description

Job Opportunities

Now hiring for a Public Works Facilities & Landscape Technician. This employee will be responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled and manual labor tasks in the general maintenance of public buildings and facilities and the landscaping of grounds at public buildings, facilities, parks, and in rights-of-way. The landscape vegetation maintenance of State and municipal rights-of-way includes the planting, trimming, pruning, and spraying of flowerbeds and medians. Mowing and trimming of all public owned property may also be assigned.

The employee must have a Right–of-Way and Ornamental Spraying Certification within 12 months of employment and must have a CDL driver’s license within 12 months of employment. Please note that a CDL driver’s license and an Arborist Certification are preferred.

Employee must be able to do other public works related tasks as assigned by the Director of Public Works and Director of Operations. A high school education or the equivalent is required.

Starting salary is $34,942 to $36,689 depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Holiday/Vacation/Sick Pay, Local Government Retirement System, and NC401(k).

Position to remain open until filled.

The Village of Clemmons is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To submit an application, please print and complete and email the application to [e-mail] or mail it to Village Hall (Lisa Shortt) at 3715 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012.

Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent. Experience in landscaping and facility maintenance including equipment operations and trades work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

A valid North Carolina Driver's License. Certified, or become certified, by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture in the spraying of public rights-of-way and private property.