Parks Maintenance Technician - Cemetery

Hiring Range: $38,453 - $43,500 TBD

General Statement of Duties
Performs responsible skilled work in the maintenance, operation and care of parks, green spaces, cemetery, and other facilities owned and operated by the Town; performs related work as required.  

Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class performs a variety of skilled tasks involving heavy and light equipment operation and manual labor.  Work involves operating heavy equipment, operating mowers to cut grass, trimming and other horticultural tasks, cemetery operations, cleaning grounds and facilities, carpentry, and plumbing and playground equipment repair.  This position assists the public in cemetery operations including buying and selling lots, preparing graves for funeral services, and general cemetery inquiries. Some judgment and initiative in the repair of equipment and related facilities and equipment operations is required.  Employees must be able to perform manual labor, as well as skilled duties, and abide by safety rules and regulations.  Work subjects the employee to hazards including working in outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to noise, vibration, moving mechanical parts, atmospheric conditions, fumes, odors, dust, mists, oils, skin irritants, and narrow passageways. Duties involving equipment operation may result in exposure to human body fluids and thus the work is subject to the OSHA requirements on blood borne pathogens.  Work is performed under general supervision of the Parks and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, and is evaluated through observation of facilities and parks, discussion, and public acceptance.  Work is also evaluated for overall effectiveness and efficiency of the department.

FLSA Status
This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime in accordance with Town policy.

• Operates a variety of medium to heavy equipment such as backhoe, dump truck, knuckle boom, and tractors with bush hog, sidearm, and other attachments. 
• Operates backhoe to open and close graves for dis-internment and re-internment; assists funeral homes with installing and taking down tents and vault set-up; assists public and others with buying, selling, and location of plots. 
• Maintains graves; adds soil needed from compaction or erosion; cleans up flowers and trash; cleans restrooms and work areas. 
• Loads dirt, stone, mulch, and sand on trucks; removes heavy brush and debris. 
• Performs grounds maintenance, including mowing grass, trimming shrubs and trees, watering, and assisting with horticultural practices such as fertilization and planting.
• Mows, trims, and cleans grounds at a variety of public parks and facilities; operates riding and push mowers, chain saws, and other light equipment.
• Oversees the work performed by the part-time park maintenance workers. 
• Performs maintenance, minor construction, and repair duties on recreational facilities such as park facilities and concession stand, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
• Assists with facility maintenance for all facilities owned or operated by the Town. 
• Operates tractor, and operates riding and hand mowers, weed eaters, backpack sprayer, and other maintenance equipment.
• Cleans park buildings including bathrooms and picks up trash.
• Follows all applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance to assigned equipment. Cleans and washes equipment on a periodic basis. 
• Reports any unsafe conditions in parks, facilities, equipment, or other necessary repairs to supervisor.
• Maintains good relationships with the public through courtesy and respect to individual property.
• Participates in sign erection and repair.
• Assists with set-up and clean-up of Town sponsored programs and special events as needed. 
• Completes weekly maintenance report and maintains simple records of work activities.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations or medium to heavy equipment used in the area of assignment. 
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment utilized in cemetery, facilities, and parks and recreation maintenance.
• Working knowledge of the work hazards, related liabilities, and applicable safety standards associated with assigned work.
• Skill in the operation and care of several types of heavy, medium, and light equipment. 
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and citizens.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to read and write to complete reports.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational skills of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform very 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.
• Must possess the visual acuity necessary to use measurement devices, make visual inspections of completed work to determine neatness and thoroughness, operate equipment, perform trades work such as painting and carpentry, and distinguish safety hazards of the work which may affect self and others.

Desirable Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and some related experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.