Public Works Technician

LAKE JUNALUSKA ASSEMBLY INC•Lake Junaluska, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body. Essential Functions Work with the Street Department, Solid Waste Pickup and Water Department. Works with garbage, sewage, chemicals and performs trenching. Remove leaves and limbs from residential properties and roadside areas. Assist with maintaining the water and sewer distribution system. Assist with keeping storm water system unobstructed. Performs digging, hauling, raking, and other manual labor activities. Operates leaf vacuum, wood chipper, skid steer, and other equipment as needed. Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and required. Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Requirements

High school Diploma/GED required.
Valid NC license required, CDL License preferred
Hospitality experience strongly desired.
Must have good communication skills, and a commitment to providing responsive and conscientious customer service.
Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs, multiple task demands, and work structures.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, emails, and memos.
Ability to effectively present job related information upon request to customers.
Ability to solve practical problems and direct customer questions/concerns to the appropriate department staff.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule formats.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule
Extensive physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of a primarily productive nature.
Working outdoors exposed to extreme elements (ex. heat/cold/wind/rain/snow), at times will be in an enclosed vehicle protected from extreme weather conditions.
Work in wet or humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, with potential exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and very loud noises.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, using hands/fingers to perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Must be able to see up close and at a distance (20 feet or more), good peripheral vision.
Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 100 pounds, able to lift items and throw over shoulder, stand, walk or sit for prolonged periods.
Hours – generally Monday – Friday, 7:30 am -4:30 pm, with occasional nights/weekends/OT/ holidays as required.
Work hours subject to change.
Must be available for on-call if necessary.

Responsibilities

Work with the Street Department, Solid Waste Pickup and Water Department.
Works with garbage, sewage, chemicals and performs trenching.
Remove leaves and limbs from residential properties and roadside areas.
Assist with maintaining the water and sewer distribution system.
Assist with keeping storm water system unobstructed.
Performs digging, hauling, raking, and other manual labor activities.
Operates leaf vacuum, wood chipper, skid steer, and other equipment as needed.
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.