About the Department

Performs various semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of town buildings, parks and recreation areas.

An employee in this class performs a variety of tasks that relate to building repair and maintenance of parks, ball fields, and recreation facilities. Work may include operation of equipment. Worked is performed under the immediate supervision of the Parks Maintenance Crew Supervisor and is checked by observation and by reports.

Position Duties

Performs grounds keeping activities such as mowing grass, weeding, weed-eating, and mulching.
Makes regular inspections of parks; removes leaves, empties trash, stocks and cleans restrooms; inspects for needed repairs.
Performs building maintenance such as painting, carpentry, electrical, masonry, plumbing and roofing tasks.
Drags, lines and sets bases for ball fields.
Operates backhoe, front end loader, rubber tire tractor, bobcat, mowing equipment, weed eaters, leaf blowers, and edgers.
Assists in set up for special town functions and activities.
Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work requires general knowledge of tools and equipment used in the work assigned.
Must have the ability to operate tools and equipment used in the work assigned.
Must have the ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods of time.
Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

North Carolina Class C driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to perform mechanical or skilled trades’ tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, and painters.
Must possess the visual acuity to be the operator of trucks, forklifts, cranes, and other equipment.
The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions and noise.
The worker is subject to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, or exposure to chemicals.
The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilations.
The worker may come in contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids during the performance of his/her duties.

Other Qualifications

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits

Join our team to receive the following benefits:

Paid Vacation Leave Accrual - accrual amount increases with service
- Interested in transferring from different municipal or state government entity? After 6-months with the Town, we will accept your verified service time from your immediately preceding employer towards vacation accrual.
Paid Sick Leave Accrual
- Interested in transferring from different municipal or state government entity? After 6-months with the Town, we will accept your verified sick leave balance from your immediately preceding employer towards vacation accrual, based on the Town’s accrual schedule.
Paid Holiday Leave and 1 Floating Holiday per year
Membership in the Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS)
4% contribution into the NC401(k) Deferred Compensation Plan
Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available
Medical Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available
- Employee Wellness Center visits at no cost – dependents also welcome if covered on employee’s health insurance plan
- Looking to retire from the Town? We offer health insurance for retirees based on years of service
Dental Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available
- Looking to retire from the Town? We offer dental insurance for retirees based on years of service
Voluntary Vision Insurance for employee at a low cost – dependent coverage available
Short Term Disability at no cost to employees
Voluntary Long-Term Disability is available
2.5 times salary (up to $200,000) Life Insurance for employee at no cost
Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, child(ren) available
Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Employee Assistance Program at no cost
Credit Union Membership Eligibility
Education Tuition Assistance
Employee Birthday Gift Certificate
2% Annual Bonus
Progressive Pay Plan

To discuss these benefits, contact Human Resources at 336-992-0306.

Agency Information

Employer: Town of Kernersville (NC)
Address: PO Box 728

Kernersville, North Carolina, 27285
Phone: 336-992-5445
Website: http://jobs.toknc.com