Sr. Maintenance Technician - Grounds Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4782404) Apply  Sr. Maintenance Technician - Grounds Salary $46,093.00 - $78,853.00 Annually Location Durham, NC Job Type Full time with benefits Job Number 25-05252 Department Water Management Opening Date 01/09/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. Hiring Range: $46,093 - $50,836.00 Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Water Management seeks a responsible person with a good work ethic and congenial personality to join our grounds maintenance team. As an equipment operator on a crew, you’d be responsible for the landscaping and maintenance of 60+ lift stations, 4 treatment plants, 2 dams, tank lots, and the closed landfill. When needed, crews respond as a backup to the Water & Sewer Maintenance teams to repair work on water lines, hydrants, and valves. + The successful candidate will have: + Broad knowledge of landscaping methods + The ability to operate a zero-turn mower + Ability to operate tandem dump truck for hauling rock, sand, mulch, and dirt. + Seeking a candidate that has experience using: + a wide variety of power tools including: Blowers, edger, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, power drills, impact drills, grease guns, reciprocating saws etc. Duties/Responsibilities + Coordinates and/or performs landscaping operations including assigning, inspecting, and/or performing operations as assigned, maintains grounds. + Maintains supply inventory; stocks equipment; gathers and compiles information, prepares routine reports; maintains records and databases; and proofs work for accuracy and completeness. + Provides customer service; responds to customer questions and concerns; resolves or escalates issues; and provides information on policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications & Experience + High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC) + Three years’ of related experience + North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) level B with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements not required at time of hire but will be required within 1 year of hire date (allowances granted if unable to complete within 1 year due to delays beyond the employees control), and North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) level A will be required within 2 years of hire Additional Preferred Skills + OSHA safety training or certifications + Experience with various landscaping hand tool operation, + Experience using a zero turn mower + Experience with backing up a trailer and tandem dump truck + Computer literate with knowledge of CMMS + Knowledge of hydrant/valve installations and maintenance a plus + Ability to operate power and hand tools responsibly with minimum supervision Benefits – General Full-Time Employees + 12-13 paid holidays per year + 13 standard work days of vacation per year + 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement + 2 weeks paid military leave per year + Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans + State and City retirement plans + Short and long term disability plans + Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions + City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System + Paid funeral leave + Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling + Paid life insurance equal to annual salary + 48 hours for volunteer work each year* + 4 hours parental leave each year + Workman's Compensation Insurance + 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire + Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire + Dental and life insurance, after one year of service + Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service 01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? + City of Durham Website + Walk in + Job fair + Employee referral + Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below*** + Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below*** + Craig's List + Facebook + LinkedIn + GlassDoor + governmentjobs.com + Monster.com + Indeed.com + Employment Security Commission + Magazine/Newspaper + Other 02 If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication. 03 Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education. + Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + Associates Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + PhD or Juris Doctorate 04 How many years of related experience do you have? + No related experience + Less than 1 year of related experience + 1 year but less than 3 years related experience + 3 years but less than 5 years related experience + 5 or more years related experience 05 Do you have a current and valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) ? (Level A, B, or Permit) and are you willing and able to obtain a CDL B (within 1 year of hire date) and A (within 2 years of hire date), and the related endorsements, within the time frame allowed + Yes, I have a current and valid CDL (level A, B, or Permit) and I am willing and able to obtain a CDL B (within 1 year of hire date) and A (within 2 years of hire date), and the related endorsements, within the time frame allowed + No I don NOT have a valid CDL (level A, B, or Permit), but I AM willing and able to obtain within 1 year of my start date and I am willing and able to obtain a CDL B (within 1 year of hire date) and A (within 2 years of hire date), and the related endorsements, within the time frame allowed + No I do NOT have a valid CDL (level A, B, or Permit), and I am NOT willing OR able to obtain within 1 year of my start date 06 Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire). + I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license. + I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days. + I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license. 07 Are you able to operate power and hand tools responsibly with minimum supervision? + Yes + No 08 Do you have previous work experience operating a zero turn mower? + Yes + No, but I AM willing and able to learn + No, and I am NOT willing or able to learn 09 Are you able to back up a trailer? or use a tandem trailer? + Yes + No 10 Are you willing and able to work overtime when required and be able to work during inclement weather? + Yes + No 11 Do you have any landscaping or grounds maintenance experience? + Yes + No Required Question