Grounds Maintenance Technician I (B&G)

Grounds Maintenance Technician I (B&G)

Salary

$35,484.80 - $54,974.40 Annually

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

1973

Department

Recreation and Parks

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

7/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Summary

The City of Greenvilles Cemetery Division is currently seeking a Grounds Maintenance Technician I. This position supports cemetery operations by operating a variety of light to medium-duty landscape and construction vehicles and equipment. This includes mausoleum lift, mowers, backhoe, tractor, dump trucks, trailers, sprayers, string trimmers, hedgers, and other associated tools and equipment.

Regular working hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

• Maintains cemetery grounds by mowing, trimming, and hedging;
• Maintains roads and paths in the cemetery;
• Assists in marking of graves;
• Assists in digging graves;
• Performs litter patrol;
• Performs maintenance on equipment and tools;
• Performs maintenance and repairs on various structures and facilities;
• Maintains grounds of other city-owned properties;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Six months of experience operating various light to medium-duty motorized vehicles and equipment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• operating various light to medium-duty motorized vehicles and equipment as assigned.
• hazards and safety precautions involved in the operation of landscape and construction vehicles and equipment.
• state and local laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways.

Skilled in:

• the safe operation of assigned equipment and vehicles.
• completing minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
• communicating effectively.

Ability to:

• read plans and make measurements based on the plans.
• work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• direct the work of assigned crew members.
• prepare simple records.
• use assigned equipment.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

Special Requirements

• Currently possess a valid N.C. Drivers License.
• Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required within 12 months of hire.
• This position requires work during inclement weather, natural disasters, emergency situations, and on call duty.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college; no degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

02

How many years of experience operating various light to medium duty motorized vehicles and equipment do you have?

• None
• Six Months
• Six Months to One Year
• One to Two Years
• Three or More Years

03

Do you have a valid drivers license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid drivers license is a current drivers license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have or have the ability to obtain a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)? (Note: required within 6 months of hire)

• Yes
• No

05

This position requires working in all kinds of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.) Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires the lifting and/or carrying of heavy objects. Are you able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally along with the other duties required for this position?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Greenville

Address 200 W. Fifth Street

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858

Phone 252.329.4492

Website http://www.greenvillenc.gov