To perform a variety
of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks in the repair and upkeep of
Parks and Recreation Department buildings and facilities and the upkeep and
landscaping of municipal parks.
Building and Grounds
Maintenance Worker I - This is the entry level class with the
Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker series. Positions at this level typically perform similar duties as the
Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker II, but are not expected to perform
with the same independence and judgement on matters related to established
procedures and methods. This class is
typically used as a training class in that positions may have only limited
related work experience.
Building and Grounds
Maintenance Worker II
- This level is the journey level class in the Building and Grounds
Maintenance Worker series. Positions at
this level are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the
I level, or when filled from the outside, require prior employee training and
development experience. Appointment to
the II level requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties
as assigned independently and meet the qualification standards for the
class. The Building and Grounds
Maintenance Worker II class is distinguished from the Building and Grounds
Maintenance Worker I in that incumbents of the II level receive only occasional
instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully
aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Receives immediate
supervision from the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Manager.
Exercises no
supervision.
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OF SALISBURY
Building
and Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II (continued)
Receives general
supervision from the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Manager.
Exercises no supervision.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Operate mowing and
grounds maintenance equipment including tractor, lawn mower, weed eater, and
various hand and power tools; assist in basic maintenance of this equipment.
Operate mechanical
equipment used in housekeeping and general maintenance.
Maintain clean and
respectable grounds through standard grounds upkeep procedures.
Plant, trim and prune
trees and shrubs.
Water, trim, mow,
weed, and fertilize lawns.
Rake and mulch leaves;
clean and clear walkways and paths.
Maintain a safe
working and operational environment; apply herbicides and pesticides safely.
Clean and maintain
buildings and facilities including mopping, dusting, vacuuming, carpet
shampooing, painting, and scrubbing.
Participate in
arranging rooms for various meetings and activities.
Empty trash
receptacles.
Perform related duties
as assigned.
Knowledge
of:
Basic
procedures for building and grounds upkeep.
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OF SALISBURY
Building
and Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II (continued)
Operation
of a variety of vehicles, equipment, hand and power tools.
Hazards
involved in performance of duties and preventative safety measures.
Ability to:
Perform
light to heavy physical activity involving walking up and down stairs, lifting,
pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, and working in confined spaces.
Operate
various building and grounds maintenance equipment, including mowers, weed
eaters, tractors, floor scrubbing machines, basic hand tools, and power tools.
Understand
and follow instructions from assigned supervisory staff.
Establish
and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the
course of work.
Work
effectively without close supervision.
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must
be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force
occasionally: 50 pounds of force frequently: and 20 pounds constantly.
Any combination of
experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way
to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
No
experience required.
Training:
Formal
or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write
at a level necessary for successful job performance.
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Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II
(continued)
Possession of, or
ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Building
and Grounds Maintenance Worker II
In addition to the
qualifications for Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker I:
Knowledge of:
Operating
procedures and policies of the building and grounds maintenance unit.
Safe
operation and routine maintenance of all cleaning and maintenance equipment.
Ability to:
Identify and resolve minor equipment
problems.
Explain
procedures and methods for building and grounds maintenance to other
maintenance workers.
Any combination of
experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way
to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One
year of responsible building and grounds maintenance experience.
Training:
Formal
or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write
at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Possession of, or
ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid North Carolina driver’s license.