General Maintenance Worker I Property Maintenance

General Maintenance Worker I Property Maintenance

Salary

$41,130.43 - $51,413.05 Annually

Location

201 South Main Street, Graham, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1101b

Department

Property Maintenance

Division

General

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Summary and General Statement of Duties

The City of Graham is seeking a dependable, hardworking individual to join our Public Works team as a General Maintenance Worker I in our Property Maintenance department! This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, performing hands-on maintenance, and helping keep our community clean, safe, and well-maintained.

General Statement of Duties

Under immediate supervision, performs semi-skilled manual labor tasks in various divisions of the public works department.

Distinguishing Features of the Class and Illustrative Examples of Work

An employee in this class works as a member of a maintenance crew led by a supervisor or crew leader. This employee uses hand tools and power tools and manual labor to perform tasks, which include grounds keeping and street maintenance work. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of supervisor in the division assigned. Work is reviewed for ability to follow directions, complete assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner, and clean-up of work area and quality of work. Positions in this classification are not exempt from the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Illustrative Examples of Work

Performs grounds keeping activities by removing debris, digging, grading, backfilling, seeding, cutting and removing trees, planting, transplanting, and watering.

Operates zero-turn mower, weed-eater, blowers, hand tools, sprayers, rakes, shovels, and other minor tools and equipment associated with work assigned.

Assists in minor repairs of streets, sidewalks, driveways, and gutters by pouring and shoveling asphalt, tamping, and smoothing.

Assists in concrete work by pouring and forming.

Works in aerial lifts trimming trees and installing and removing lights.

Loads, transports, and unloads daily materials, supplies, and equipment.

Performs heavy manual labor, often in unfavorable weather conditions.

Assists in cleanup of assigned job site.

Collects garbage from public facilities.

Assists leaf collection crew with leaf pick-up.

Performs minor maintenance on motorized equipment.

Performs duties of Sanitation Collector as assigned.

Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities and Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Knowledge of and dedication to general safety procedures; commitment to using PPE.

Ability to read tape measure/grade rod and do basic math.

Ability to use tablet and work order program.

Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the work assigned.

Ability to operate tools and equipment used in the work assigned.

Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods of time.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and public.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work in this position is heavy work (exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects). Physical activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The employee must have the visual acuity to operate trucks and other equipment. The employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, to extreme cold and heat, noise, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, atmospheric conditions, oils, close quarters and other areas which could cause claustrophobia, and exposure to potentially infectious bodily fluids.

Position Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license equivalent to the required North Carolina license classification and recognized for operation in North Carolina. Highschool diploma or GED required.

Inclement Weather/Emergency Response: Essential

Safety Sensitive Position: Yes

FLSA: Status: Non-Exempt

The City of Graham offers an extensive and comprehensive benefits program for employees that includes:

North Carolina Department of State Treasurer Division of the Local Governmental Employees Retirement System (LGERS)

Additional Retirement Savings Plans

Group Health and Hospitalization Insurance

Dental, Vision, Group Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Longevity and Vacation Pay

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Other leave:

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Workers Compensation

Military Leave

Civil Leave

Educational Leave with pay

Shared sick leave

Employee Assistance Counseling Program

Credit Union Membership Available

Tuition Reimbursement

Detailed information about our Benefits will be provided during the hiring and/or onboarding process.

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Do you have a high school Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess and maintain a valid driver's license that meets the required North Carolina license classification and is recognized for operation in North Carolina?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Graham

Address 201 South Main Street

Graham, North Carolina, 27253

Phone 336-570-6700

Website http://www.cityofgraham.com