Maintenance person Full Time

Location : 653 Veterans Pkwy, Clayton, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Division: Grounds & Easement Maintenance
Work Location is 653 Veterans Pkwy., As a continuous job post applications will be processed as they are received.
The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Maintenance Technician for the Public Works Department Grounds and Easement Division . The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.
The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.
An employee in this class participates in the landscape, care, and maintenance of the Town grounds, right of ways, cemeteries, main street, and town squares. Grounds maintenance tasks include installation and maintenance of plant materials, mowing, weed-eating, pesticide application, spreading mulch, watering, using bush hog and mowers; tree trimming; fence maintenance; leaf collections, and grounds maintenance activities. Employees are subject to hazards in grounds maintenance work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, atmospheric conditions and oils. Work is performed under regular supervision and reviewed while in progress and upon completion to determine that proper work methods are being followed and that assignments are carried out correctly.

Performs a variety of landscape maintenance work including turf management, plant installations and maintenance, mowing, trimming, mulching, watering, fertilizing, etc.
Performs all aspects of tree and shrub maintenance including hedge and tree trimming; tree removal; Performs minor building maintenance work (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting) as needed; Loads and unloads mulch, dirt, stone, timber and heavy mechanical equipment.
Operates trucks and small motorized equipment safely and efficiently.
Performs equipment inspection to ensure proper operation; ensures cleanliness and proper storage of tools and equipment after use.
puts up holiday decorations.
Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance and landscaping.

• Working knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety standards associated with grounds maintenance.
• General knowledge of landscape maintenance procedures.
• Some knowledge of horticulture design and installations.
• Skill in the operation of equipment and tools utilized in this section.
• Ability to use chemicals and pesticides properly in accordance with state law.

High School Diploma or GED required.
Pesticide, Class A CDL to be obtained post hire as determined by manager.
SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE*
If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) 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 the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.
To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume's on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at:
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.
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