Lead Property Maintenance Worker

Town of Garner•Garner, NC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

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 that primarily work on athletic fields such as infield skins and lining for sporting events, also assists with parks grounds, landscape maintenance work; operating equipment; grading infield skins; reel 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, robot painter, mowing machines, and hand tools. 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.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of 2 years of athletic field or turf maintenance is required.
A driver’s 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.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of previous crew leadership in a team setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads a crew of Property Maintenance Workers on athletic fields, parks grounds, and landscape maintenance work.
Performs maintenance tasks including trash and debris removal, irrigation maintenance and repairs, and storm and snow removal.
Calculates and applies pesticides and fertilizer applications.
Performs Playground inspections and maintains those areas.
Operates equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, boom sprayer, robot painter, mowing machines, and hand tools.
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.
Applies general use of pesticides to various plant materials on municipal property.
Performs skilled carpentry and other trades work.
Maintains records of work performed.
Performs related tasks as required.