Grounds Maintenance Technician in Lenoir, North Carolina at Caldwell County, NC

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of county grounds, landscaped areas, and exterior facilities.

An employee in this class performs a variety of routine groundskeeping and landscape maintenance duties to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic appeal of County properties. Work includes mowing, trimming, planting, general landscaping, litter removal, and minor repairs to grounds equipment. Duties are typically performed independently or as part of a small crew and are subject to seasonal demands and weather conditions. The employee must exercise judgment and initiative in performing assigned tasks and ensuring proper care of public outdoor spaces. The work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through observation and feedback on grounds condition and task completion.

Performs related duties as required.

Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.