Lead Property Maintenance Worker

The Public Works Department is seeking an experienced Lead Property Maintenance Worker to lead a crew responsible for the care and maintenance of Town parks, athletic fields, and landscaped areas.

Examples of Duties:

· Leads a crew of Property Maintenance Workers and assists with parks grounds, athletics and landscape maintenance work; operating equipment; mowing grass; blowing sidewalks and parking lots; and tree and shrub pruning

· Performs a variety of maintenance tasks including trash and debris removal; irrigation maintenance and repairs; and storm and snow removal during weather events

· Ability to calculate and apply pesticides and fertilizer applications

· Performs Playground inspections and maintains those areas

· Operates all the necessary equipment to complete assigned tasks such as dump trucks, tractors, boom sprayer, hand tools and mowing machines.

· Assists the Athletic and Grounds Supervisor in scheduling, directing, and overseeing the daily field operations of a small crew.

· Confers with the supervisor to plan daily work routines and resource needs of the crew.

· Performs turf grass maintenance tasks such as seeding, soil testing, aerating and irrigation.

· Apply general use of pesticides to various plant materials on municipal property.

· Performs skilled carpentry and other trades work.

· Maintains records; maintains records of work performed.

· Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have:

· A high school diploma or equivalent.

· A drivers license valid in NC and a good driving record are required.

· Must possess valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with a Tanker Endorsement or obtain within 12 months of hire.

· Must possess a valid pesticide applicator license or obtain within 12 months of hire.

· Must be able to exercise sound decision making, comply with workplace safety regulations, and follow written and oral instructions.

· Previous team/crew leadership experience and landscape field maintenance is strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

The salary range shown is the hiring range. The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications.

Participation in emergency response activities and support of Town special events is expected.

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer