Auxiliary Maintenance Assistant

AUXILIARY MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs responsible unskilled routine operational and maintenance duties for the County’s parks; performs related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Reports to the Park Maintenance Supervisor. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS: Performs variety of responsible non-skilled custodial and routine maintenance duties in the care and maintenance of the County’s parks and facilities; responsible grounds and facilities custodial and basic maintenance work; performs related work as required.

Work is performed under regular supervision. Reports to the Park Maintenance Supervisor and/or designee. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Selects, cuts and trims lumber to size.
• Assembles various items according to sketches and specifications.
• Hangs doors and replaces glass in doors and windows.
• Hangs sheetrock; sands, paints or stains walls, woodwork, cabinets, tables, and other wooden articles.
• Installs water and sanitary fixtures and equipment; analyzes defects or malfunctions in plumbing systems repairs leaks; and replaces fixtures.
• Plants flowers, bulbs, shrubs, and trees; removes dead vegetation, dirt, and leaves.
• Operates motor vehicle, tractor, and backhoe.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment.
• Removes snow from parking lots and sidewalks of County property.
• Performs limited supervision of seasonal temporary employees.
• Performs related tasks as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials used in parks and facilities upkeep and operation, the cleaning and general maintenance of parks and facilities; of mowing and trimming equipment and hand tools; ability to safely and efficiently operate manual and powered equipment required to perform job duties; ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time; ability to communicate effectively orally; ability to attend work regularly; and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in parks and facilities maintenance preferred but not required. Will train PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy work requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking.

Pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, peripheral vision, operation of power equipment, determining neatness and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid North Carolina Driver’s License. Some grounds and facilities maintenance experience preferred. Position : 612999 Code : 5612-1 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : RECREATION Posting Start : 07/14/2026 HOURLY RATE RANGE: $17.

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