GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Job TitleCabarrus CountyJob DescriptionApplicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Hiring range for this position is $37,564.80 - $44,865.60. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 12. The typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This role may require occasional overtime and after-hours work as needed. Due to the essential nature of this position, the employee must be available for contact and may be required to report on-site during emergency situations.General Definition of Work: Performs responsible semiskilled work in a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance assignments; frequently operates specialized and other equipment in connection with the tasks to which assigned; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.Examples of DutiesEssential Functions/Typical Tasks: Mowing, seeding, planting, pruning, trimming, spraying and fertilizing grass, trees, shrubs, bushes, hedges and flowers; performing a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance activities; operating, maintaining and repairing equipment. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance of parks, playing fields and other public areas.Sows and mows grass; plants, prunes and trims trees, shrubs and bushes.Rakes and collects leaves; sprays pesticides.Plants flowers; applies fertilizer.Maintains and repairs irrigation systems.Maintains ball fields; prepares fields for games; ensures fields are ready for games.Prepares parks for special events; maintains baseball, softball and football fields; repairs playground equipment.Participates in inclement weather operations.Edges sidewalks, borders and plant beds; trims weeds, grass and hedges.Operates mowers, tractors, dump truck and hand tools in performance of tasks.Performs related tasks as required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools; general knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of equipment used in landscaping grounds maintenance; skill in the use of equipment to which assigned; ability to perform labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.Minimum Education / Experience RequirementsEducation and Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Some experience as a semiskilled worker in grounds maintenance and in the operation of motorized equipment is strongly preferred. Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both. If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.Special Requirements: Possession of a valid "Class A" commercial driver's license (CDL) is desirable; requires pesticide applicators license or the ability to obtain within six months of employment. Some overtime and after-hours work is required. Position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy. Due to the essential nature of this position, worker must be available for contact and on-site assistance in emergency situations. Physical Requirements: This is medium work requiring exertion in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 20 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.Supplemental InformationCabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants. For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at View phone number on click.appcast.io.