Description

Performs responsible semi-skilled maintenance, repair or construction work and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Parks Maintenance Coordinator

Examples of Duties

• Plans, supervises, and directs the activities of staff involved in the maintenance of municipal parks and facilities to include trash removal, mowing, weed eating, and blowing, cleaning restrooms, and playground inspections.
• Ensures restroom facilities are adequately cleaned and stocked.
• Prepares and maintains work schedules, Cityworks, and personnel records.
• Oversees special event preparations. • Inspects work of crews; performs as crew member when required
• Daily inspection of equipment and tools at the both the beginning and ending of the workday and reporting any deficiencies for repair.
• Loading and unloading of tools and equipment at the beginning and ending of the workday, including safely securing tools and equipment during transit and proper storage when not in use.
• Ensures that the work zone is safe, and all safety measures are in place.
• Work after hours and weekends as requested/scheduled
• Loads junk, debris, and bulky waste onto dumps truck to be disposed of at facilities, manually collects and gathers trash, rubbish, junk, old appliances, old furniture, etc. from premises and at illegal dump sites.
• Performs related tasks as required or assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and considerable experience in semi-skilled maintenance or construction work and the operation of motorized equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of municipal street repair, maintenance and construction practices; general knowledge of ground maintenance and construction practices; general knowledge of the principles and practices of operation and servicing trucks and related medium construction and ground maintenance equipment; general knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; general knowledge of the occupation hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment; skill and care in the operation of several types of trucks and construction equipment; ability to follow oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to assign and supervise the work of others; ability to prepare simple reports.

Supplemental Information

UPON HIRE

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.