General Statement of Duties

Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and care of Town grounds, buildings, and related Town properties.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks involving manual labor requiring the use of hand tools and light and medium equipment operation. Work involves minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry repairs including renovation; roofing, pest control, painting, and other related semi-skilled trades work. The employee also participates in cleaning buildings, asphalt and concrete repair, street sign maintenance, and related tasks. Employees are subject to hazards in facilities maintenance work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, atmospheric conditions and oils. The employee may be subject to OSHA’s final standards on blood borne pathogens when cleaning rest rooms. Work is performed under regular supervision and reviewed while in progress and upon completion to determine that proper work methods are being followed and that assignments are carried out correctly.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Performs minor construction and repair to various buildings and facilities; repairs plumbing fixtures, replaces electrical fixtures and light switches, flooring, roofing, ceiling tiles, etc.
• Participates in renovation and new construction of buildings including installation of sheet rock, floor coverings, fire stops, installing plumbing and electrical fixtures.
• Cleans floors, walls, windows, blinds, lavatories, fixtures, and bathrooms.
• Sweeps, mops, and dusts assigned areas; changes light bulbs and fixtures; washes windows; fills and stocks tissue, towel and soap dispensers.
• Participates in asphalt maintenance and repair, concrete repairs to curb and gutters and sidewalks, and street markings and sign maintenance.
• Participates in cleaning, installing and repairing storm drains, catch basins, and related storm water structures.

Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• General knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in grounds and building maintenance.
• Working knowledge of minor trade skills in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and related skills.
• Some knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class.
• Ability to identify cleaning needs and resolve with appropriate methods and supplies.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to prepare and maintain simple records of work activities.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to operate simple machinery and equipment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment such as the mowers and chain saws in a safe manner and to inspect work quality.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from high school and experience in building maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.