Maintenance Technician Equipment Operator I - Raleigh, United States - City of Raleigh North Carolina

Description

This position is being re-advertised.

Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department (PRCR) mission is:

"Together we connect and enrich our community through exceptional experiences."

PRCR plays a leading role in the quality of life and character of the Capital City providing a wide range of facilities, amenities, and programs spread over 220 parks and 120 miles of trails that support the social, cultural, mental and physical well-being of citizens.

The Parks Department is committed to building a diverse workforce and is guided by the vision of Bringing People to Parks and Parks to People.

The Parks Division is seeking Maintenance Technician candidates that align with the City's

values. The successful candidate is team-oriented and a leader with passion, vision for parks

and serving the community through landscape and grounds maintenance. The successful

candidate will communicate well, be reliable, safety conscious, and possess a strong work ethic.

• Safely and efficiently operate a variety of equipment, requiring moderate manipulative skill to operate a range of grounds maintenance equipment including mowers, tractors, bobcats, backhoes and all other equipment related to grounds maintenance and improvements
• Perform general repair and maintenance of various parks within the City of Raleigh, including litter pickup, mowing, mulching, leaf removal, pruning, planting and other miscellaneous duties
• Participate in equipment maintenance including changing and sharpening blades, checking oil, cleaning air filters, greasing, small mower repairs, etc. Greases, oils and performs minor repairs on equipment
• Prepare and grade terrain, seed and sod lawns, and prep and plant flowerbeds, trees, shrubs and perennials
• Operate automotive equipment in transporting personnel and equipment to and from work sites or set destinations
• Inspect assigned equipment for mechanical readiness and safety. Operates moderately complex equipment on a relief, training or occasional basis
• Assists City in cleanup and repair during inclement weather situations. This position may be required to perform special tasks during emergency and disaster events

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and two years of maintenance experience related to assignment

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with planting new and repairing established lawns using sod, seed mixtures and fertilizers
• Proficiency in performing tasks related to grounds maintenance
• Proficiency with a smartphone to use the City work order system and check and respond to emails

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Basic mathematical concepts
• Basic filing and record-keeping principles
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
• Customer service principles
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology

Skill In:

• Following directions and meeting standards
• Providing attention to detail in assignments
• Performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions
• Proofreading and error correction
• Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials and inventory
• Performing basic math calculations
• Comprehending reference books and manuals
• Operating assigned tools and equipment
• Organizing and maintaining records and files
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Providing customer service
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing,

walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.


Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently

and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


Working Conditions:

Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise.

Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an

exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and

responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.