Sr. Maintenance Technician - Grounds

Sr. Maintenance Technician - Grounds Print ( Apply ufeff Sr. Maintenance Technician - Grounds Salary $46,762.00 - $72,570.00 Annually Location Durham, NC Job Type Full time with benefits Job Number 25-05779 Department Water Management Opening Date 01/09/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions 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: $46,093 - $50,836.00 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, youu2019d 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 yearsu2019 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 u2013 General Full-Time Employees + 12-13 paid holidays per year + 13 standard work days of vacation per year + 13 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 13.6% 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 01 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

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