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City of Durham Sr. Maintenance Technician - Grounds in Durham, North Carolina
Sr. Maintenance Technician - Grounds
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Sr. Maintenance Technician - Grounds
Salary
$42,707.00 - $65,755.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
24-04755
Department
Water Management
Opening Date
02/21/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
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Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $42,707 - $45,279
Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Water Management seeks a responsible person with a good work ethic and congenial personality to join our grounds maintenance team. As an equipment operator on a crew, you’d be responsible for the landscaping and maintenance of 60+ lift stations, 4 treatment plants, 2 dams, tank lots, and the closed landfill. When needed, crews respond as a backup to the Water & Sewer Maintenance teams to repair work on water lines, hydrants, and valves.
The successful candidate will have:
Broad knowledge of landscaping methods
The ability to operate a zero-turn mower
Ability to operate tandem dump truck for hauling rock, sand, mulch, and dirt.
Seeking a candidate that has experience using:
a wide variety of power tools including: Blowers, edger, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, power drills, impact drills, grease guns, reciprocating saws etc.
Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinates and/or performs landscaping operations including assigning, inspecting, and/or performing operations as assigned, maintains grounds.
Maintains supply inventory; stocks equipment; gathers and compiles information, prepares routine reports; maintains records and databases; and proofs work for accuracy and completeness.
Provides customer service; responds to customer questions and concerns; resolves or escalates issues; and provides information on policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)
Three years’ of related experience
North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) level B with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements not required at time of hire but will be required within 1 year of hire date (allowances granted if unable to complete within 1 year due to delays beyond the employees control), and North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) level A will be required within 2 years of hire
Additional Preferred Skills
OSHA safety training or certifications
Experience with various landscaping hand tool operation,
Experience using a zero turn mower
Experience with backing up a trailer and tandem dump truck
Computer literate with knowledge of CMMS
Knowledge of hydrant/valve installations and maintenance a plus
Ability to operate power and hand tools responsibly with minimum supervision
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
11-12 paid holidays per year
12 standard work days of vacation per year
12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
City of Durham Website
Walk in
Job fair
Employee referral
Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below
Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below
Craig's List
Facebook
LinkedIn
GlassDoor
governmentjobs.com
Monster.com
Indeed.com
Employment Security Commission
Magazine/Newspaper
Other
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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or Juris Doctorate
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How many years of related experience do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years related experience
3 years but less than 5 years related experience
5 or more years related experience
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Do you have a current and valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) ? (Level A, B, or Permit) and are you willing and able to obtain a CDL B (within 1 year of hire date) and A (within 2 years of hire date), and the related endorsements, within the time frame allowed
Yes, I have a current and valid CDL (level A, B, or Permit) and I am willing and able to obtain a CDL B (within 1 year of hire date) and A (within 2 years of hire date), and the related endorsements, within the time frame allowed
No, but I AM willing and able to obtain within 1 year of my start date and I am willing and able to obtain a CDL B (within 1 year of hire date) and A (within 2 years of hire date), and the related endorsements, within the time frame allowed
No, and I am NOT willing OR able to obtain within 1 year of my start date and I am NOT willing OR able to obtain a CDL B (within 1 year of hire date) and A (within 2 years of hire date), and the related endorsements, within the time frame allowed
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Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire).
I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.
I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.
I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
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Are you able to operate power and hand tools responsibly with minimum supervision?
Yes
No
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Do you have previous work experience operating a zero turn mower?
Yes
No, but I AM willing and able to learn
No, but I am NOT willing or able to learn
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Are you able to back up a trailer? or use a tandem trailer?
Yes
No
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Are you willing and able to work overtime when required and be able to work during inclement weather?
Yes
No
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Do you have any landscaping or grounds maintenance experience?
Yes
No
Required Question