Grounds Maintenance Worker

Part-Time General Grounds Maintenance WorkerPerson County Government is seeking a dependable and motivated Part-Time General Grounds Maintenance Worker to join the General Services Department. This position performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance duties to help keep County properties safe, clean, attractive, and well-maintained for employees, residents, and visitors. This position works under general supervision, with responsibility for independently organizing work, determining appropriate methods and sequences, and completing assigned tasks efficiently and safely. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work, demonstrate good judgment, maintain a strong work ethic, and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy. If the position you are applying for requires a degree, education verification will be required as part of the hiring process. This is a non-exempt position. Part-time employees cannot work more than 1000 hours per calendar year.Essential FunctionsThe essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.Mows lawns; trims and edges around walkways, flower beds and fences; operates and maintains lawn mowers, bush hogs, tractors and some power and hand tools; aerates and reseeds lawns.Plants trees, bushes, shrubs, grasses and other plants; prunes trees and fertilizes.Maintains, by way of pruning, weeding, irrigating and cutting, fertilizing, etc.: trees, bushes, shrubs, grasses and other plants.Operates dump trucks and front-end loaders to spread gravel.Installs and repairs fencing.Pours concrete to repair sidewalks, create slabs, and for other needs.Paints and stripes on parking lots.Loads plants, trees and shrubbery on trucks for transport.Prepares and distributes mulch.Keep streets, roads and pathways clean and free of natural debris.Puts down ice melt and keeps steps, sidewalks, and parking lots clear of snow and ice.Operates light to medium sized motorized equipment.Makes minor repairs and performs preventative maintenance to motorized equipment.Operates a variety of hand and specialty tools associated with the landscaping trade fields.Sprays pesticides and chemicals under direction and guidance of a certified applicator.Completes time sheets, material sheets, and basic activity reports.Performs related work as assigned.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsHigh School Graduation or GED equivalent.One (1) year of ground maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Special Certifications and LicensesMust possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.Additional screening and testing required for some positions.Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify EmployerPart-time employees can enroll in the NC 401k and NC 457 plans through Empower. No County contributions. County gym membership if working at least 850 hours per year. Cost is $50. per year.