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**Agency** Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services **Division** Agriculture Consumer Service **Job Classification Title** Vehicle/Equipment Operator I (S) **Position Number** 60011660 **Grade** NC04 **About Us** The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. **Description of Work** The State Farmers Market in Raleigh is a bustling, state-owned marketplace open seven days a week, 364 days a year. Home to year-round tenants and hundreds of growers from across NC and neighboring states, the Market offers fresh produce, plants, meats, and a wide variety of local agricultural goods. This position plays a key role in keeping the market beautiful, safe, and running smoothly. Responsibilities include maintaining the grounds through mowing, pruning, fertilizing, and spraying; ensuring top-tier cleanliness and sanitation; operating and maintaining equipment; performing building repairs; and supporting the overall safety and daily operations that make the market a welcoming place for all. Position may include night, weekend, and/or holiday work. **Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences** Recruitment Range: $32,287 \- $45,000 * Ability to perform physical labor for 8 hours and to work in various weather conditions. * Possess good verbal communication skills. * Ability to work independently and with co-workers. * Ability to work with the general public. * Ability to work on assigned duties and tasks. [Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits](https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits). Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience. Please foll