Grounds Maintenance Worker

The purpose of this position is to perform grounds maintenance, landscaping, and other duties as required by the Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Performs landscaping as set by the Ground Crew Supervisor. * Performs general maintenance on grounds. * Performs preventive maintenance on equipment as needed. * Provides customer service as directed such as setting up sites for events, moving large quantities of files, office furniture and hauling equipment. Supplemental Functions: * Performs other similar duties as required. Job Specifications and Qualifications: Knowledge: * Machinery and hand tools of the trade; * Pesticide application; * Ball field maintenance. Licensing and Certifications: * Valid North Carolina Driver’s License;   Preferred Licensing and Certifications: * Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License; * North Carolina Pesticide License.  PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.     Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: * Positions in this class require: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, hearing, twisting, and talking. *  Heavy Work: Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 25 -50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly. *  Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibrations, and physical hazards.