Buncombe County Government
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GroundsTechnician
“Grounds Technician at Buncombe County Government. Skills: grounds maintenance, lawn care, repair, maintenance. Maintain, repair and alteration of all county government owned properties. Perform construction, design, and implementation of landscape maintenance”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure that the grounds surrounding County buildings, parks, recreation facilities, swimming pools, and other properties are appropriately maintained; enhances the quality of service we provide to the community
Industry & Context.
Must be 21 years of age or older to operate county vehicles, safe driving record, Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina, that complies with federal, state, and local laws
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School graduation or equivalent, minimum of one (1) year of experience in lawn care/maintenance, trades, or construction, Must be 21 years of age or older to operate county vehicles, Valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina, that complies with federal, state, and local laws along with a safe driving record
Nice to Have
Experience in one or more trades, such as masonry, carpentry, painting, or welding
What You'll Do.
repair and alteration of all county government owned properties
and implementation of landscape maintenance
complete assigned tasks on seasonal and priority
ensure landscaping is free from weeds
replace or remove plants and bushes
Operate appropriate equipment and machinery to cut
rake and manage leaves and cut down dead trees
and use woodchipper to remove trees or collect and remove trash
Prepare swimming pools for seasonal
monitor sand filtration systems
Perform seasonal maintenance including power washing buildings
participate in set up and clean up for special events such as the Special Olympics and Fall Festival
Pre-treat assigned walkways
and streets for inclement
clear assigned streets
and walkways of snow and distribute ice melt as needed
and replace structures
paint and/or stain buildings or perform woodworking and repair
Performs other related duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work alongside a dedicated team; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
Communication Scope
Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing
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