Are you ready to join the City of Burlington team and make a real impact in our community We're looking for dedicated individuals to fill the role of Maintenance Worker II - Cemetery and Grounds. This position offers an exciting variety of tasks, impactful work that directly enhances our city's beauty and safety, and ample opportunities for growth and development.

Exciting Variety: As a Maintenance Worker II, your day-to-day tasks will never be dull. From general landscaping to equipment maintenance, driving city trucks, and even removing litter from our streets, each day brings new challenges and opportunities to showcase your skills and dedication.

Impactful Work: Your efforts as a Maintenance Worker II will directly contribute to the safety and attractiveness of our city's facilities and grounds. Whether you're beautifying our cemeteries, maintaining our structures, or ensuring our streets are clean and safe, your work will make a visible difference that our residents will appreciate.

Growth Potential: This position isn't just a job, it's a steppingstone to a rewarding career with the City of Burlington. With promotional opportunities and ongoing professional development, you'll have the chance to grow your skills, advance your career, and make an even greater impact in our community.

• Grounds Maintenance Expertise: Perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks using an array of tools and equipment to keep public spaces clean and well-maintained.
• Landscaping Skills: Engage in general landscaping activities, including mowing with push mowers, trimming trees and shrubs, and utilizing weed eaters to maintain a pristine appearance.
• Specialized Equipment Operation: Use specialized tools such as backpack-mounted sprayers to maintain concrete islands, sidewalks, and other hardscape features.
• Winter Care: Ensure walkways remain clear and safe during winter by shoveling snow and applying ice-melting materials as needed.
• Equipment Maintenance & Safety: Ensure all tools and equipment are well-maintained, adhering to safety standards and procedures for a safe working environment.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with fellow team members and supervisors to accomplish tasks efficiently and contribute to a productive work environment.
• Additional Duties: Take on other equipment operation and general labor tasks as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a strong work ethic.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Municipal Maintenance Expertise: Possess a solid understanding of the diverse maintenance tasks commonly performed by municipalities, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
• Versatile Equipment Operation: Skilled in operating a wide range of maintenance equipment, from push mowers to larger tractors and trucks, to tackle various landscaping and maintenance jobs.
• Landscaping Knowledge: Familiar with key landscaping tasks such as applying grass seed, straw, and mulch to enhance the beauty and functionality of public spaces.
• Safety Awareness: Well-versed in safety protocols and committed to identifying and reporting potential safety hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Strong communicator with the ability to work seamlessly with team members, always following supervisory guidance to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Safety-First Mindset: Dedicated to maintaining a strong commitment to safety, ensuring all work is performed in alignment with established safety standards and best practices.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency and 6 months of work experience in lines, street maintenance, and/or grounds facilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work in this class is described as medium and frequently requires physical exertion to complete tasks and move objects.
• Work typically involves the ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Excessive walking is required.
• The worker is required to have the acuity to be the operator of trucks and other equipment.
• The employee is subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, proximity to moving mechanical parts, and exposure to extreme weather conditions, noise, and vibration.
• Working conditions include both inside and outside environmental conditions.