SEASONAL LEAF COLLECTOR- STREETS AND FACILITIES

Town of Cary; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Cary is seeking driven individuals for Seasonal Leaf Collector positions to maintain our communities outdoors from October through February. These full‑time seasonal roles require working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Employees will operate vacuum trucks, rakes, blowers, and other hand tools, starting at 7:00 AM with potential 10–12 hour days as the season progresses and overtime may apply. Valid driver license may be required for parks/facilities crews.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of landscape operations, tools, equipment, and materials used in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to interact positively with the general public.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently or within a team setting.
• Ability to perform manual labor under various weather conditions.
• Ability to use a mobile device for communication, work orders and time entry.

Responsibilities

• Works outdoors in all weather conditions using a motorized leaf vacuum and rake.
• May also assist public works staff in landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, grounds-keeping and facilities maintenance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Cary is seeking driven individuals who are enthusiastic about maintaining our communities as seasonal leaf collectors. Each year we facilitate leaf collection to remove fallen leaves and debris from our roads, sidewalks and facility grounds. We pride ourselves in doing so with excellence and efficiency. Our Seasonal Leaf Collector positions are full‑time seasonal positions working outdoors from October through February in all weather conditions. Employees will primarily work as a team utilizing vacuum trucks, rakes, blowers, and other hand tools to remove leaves. Employees will begin working an eight‑hour day starting in October, with a start time of 7:00 AM, which may be expanded to a 10 to 12‑hour workday, beginning at 6:30 AM, as the work season progresses. This position may last through January 2027 with the possibility of evening and weekend work (overtime). Collection crews will not work on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. Applicants will be considered for both facilities/parks and streets/residential crews based upon experience and operational need. Leaf collectors working in our parks and facilities will be required to have a valid drivers license.

Applications are being reviewed and selected for interview on a rolling basis, prior to this job posting closing.

Typical Tasks

Works outdoors in all weather conditions using a motorized leaf vacuum and rake. May also assist public works staff in landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, grounds‑keeping and facilities maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of landscape operations, tools, equipment, and materials used in grounds maintenance; ability to interact positively with the general public; ability to understand written and oral instructions; ability to work independently or within a team setting; ability to perform manual labor under various weather conditions; ability to use a mobile device for communication, work orders and time entry.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in manual trades.

Minimum Qualifications

Parks/Facilities Leaf Collectors are required to possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record. Streets/Residential Leaf Collectors are NOT required to have a driver license.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous leaf collection or similar outdoor manual labor experience.

Physical Requirements

The work environment is very dusty and physically demanding; the work in this position requires constant, fast‑paced walking while raking or operating the leave machine over a 10‑hour work day, typically six days per week. Employees must have the ability to walk, stand for long periods of time, bend, squat, lift moderate to heavy weight, and have the ability to see, speak and hear.

Special Requirements

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Learn More About Our Benefits

Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Because Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits. All regular full‑time employees of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employee's hire date.