Maintenance Assistant Part-time Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4816866) Apply  Maintenance Assistant Part-time Salary $19.58 - $22.04 Hourly Location Durham, NC Job Type PT w/ benefits (30 hours or more per week) Job Number 25-05296 Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 02/05/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + 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. A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation (https://www.dprplaymore.org/27/ABOUT-US) is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity. Hourly Hiring Range: $19.58 Workdays/Hours: Monday-Friday; hours vary between 6:30am-3:00pm (some evenings/weekends required) Assignment Ends: 10/31/2025 This class is a semi-skilled position devoted to park maintenance services throughout the City of Durham park system, including the maintenance of outdoor parks, trails, and recreation facilities. Performs standardized work following prescribed procedures and instructions, requiring minimal prior training or experience. There is an established and specified routine to be followed and limited decision-making, restricted to choosing and safely using the proper work tools. Responsible for cleaning facilities and/or equipment; performing basic maintenance of equipment, grounds, and facilities; performing manual labor; assisting with projects that require semi-skilled labor; providing customer service; and keeping records and reporting maintenance needs to higher authority that fall outside of the scope of the work assigned. Primary responsibilities for incumbents assigned to outdoor parks will include mowing, trimming, edging, weed and brush control, removal of trash and debris, blowing and cleaning of hard surfaces, shelters and courts, and cleaning of park restrooms. Responsibilities include providing parks and grounds cleanup and event setup services on weekends and as needed. Primary responsibilities for incumbents assigned to indoor recreation facilities will include performing janitorial, housekeeping, and custodial duties; cleaning and maintaining floors and other indoor and outdoor areas; emptying trash, dusting, sanitizing bathrooms, cleaning mirrors and windows, replenishing sanitation items, pressure washing assigned areas; setting up and tearing down equipment for rentals, special events; and opening/closing facilities, as assigned. Completes special projects as assigned including vegetation management, storm cleanup, and athletic field maintenance. Note: Selected candidates who begin employment before May 5, 2025 will be eligible for the City's benefits package for employees working 30 hours per week or more, including Health Insurance and Retirement contributions. Candidates hired on or after May 5, 2025 will take the position as Seasonal employees and will not receive benefits. We invite those interested in full-time permanent employment with benefits to watch for frequently posted Maintenance opportunities with Parks and Recreation. Duties/Responsibilities + Performs basic maintenance of equipment including inspecting equipment; resolves basic equipment issues, including performing minor fixture and other repairs, basic installations, and basic plumbing, painting, and carpentry duties; reports more complex repair issues to higher-level staff; and operates small equipment and tools. + Performs manual and semi-skilled labor; assists with painting, repairing, and replacing floors, and with mixing and pouring concrete; transports, unloads, and carries materials. + Provides customer service by responding to customer questions and concerns and providing information on established policies and procedures. + Maintains records; performs data entry; generates work orders; performs inventory check; recommends supply orders; and picks up or delivers supplies. + Performs weekend work and special projects such as playground installations. + Observes necessary safety precautions and follows appropriate procedures. + Loads and unloads equipment and materials, secures equipment on trailers, maintains, and fuels equipment, and verifies trucks are stocked with all necessary supplies. + Performs mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, and cleanup of all assigned parks, restrooms, and shelters to adopted maintenance standards. · Removes brush, limbs, and debris, cleans storm drains, sprays weeds, removes silt and dirt from walks. + Completes assigned work orders. + Sets up and tears down equipment for rentals and special events, as assigned. KNOWLEDGE OF: -Maintenance work, light carpentry, painting, and operation of small engine equipment. -Athletic turf maintenance (when assigned to outdoor parks). -Knowledge of cleaning, stripping, and waxing commercial floors (when assigned to indoor recreation facilities). -Ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. SKILL IN: -Safely and properly operating professional maintenance equipment. May include professional cleaning equipment, operating commercial mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers, and trucks. -Driving and backing landscape trailers. -Working in inclement weather. -Working outdoors in a fast-paced, physically challenging environment. -Exercising a positive attitude, work ethic, and good judgment. -Adjusting to a variety of different assignments daily. -Inspecting and cleaning equipment. -Performing minor repairs on equipment and fixtures. -Quality-checking finished work. Minimum Qualifications & Experience + Requires the ability to read, write and follow directions. + Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. + 1 year of experience in commercial mowing and landscaping. Additional Preferred Skills + A minimum of one (1) year experience in semi-skilled manual labor (i.e. mowing, weedeating, etc.). + Experience operating commercial lawn maintenance equipment such as Zero Turn Riding mowers. + W illing to work a flex schedule (evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. + W illing to work in inclement weather (rainy, snowy, ice, hot/cold, etc. + Able to read and understand written instructions, understand simple processes, and understand the routine operation of machine. 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 Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a 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. 04 How many years of experience do you have in commercial mowing and landscaping? + No related experience + Less than 1 year of related experience + 1 year but less than 3 years + 3 years but less than 5 years + 5 or more years 05 Do you have the ability to read, write, and follow directions? + No + Yes 06 Do you have at least one (1) year experience in semi-skilled manual labor (i.e. mowing, weedeating, etc.) + No + Yes 07 Do you have experience operating commercial lawn maintenance equipment such as Zero Turn Riding mowers? + No + Yes 08 Are you willing to work a flex schedule (evenings, weekends, and/or holidays? + No + Yes 09 Are you willing to work in inclement weather (rainy, snowy, ice, hot/cold, etc.? + No + Yes 10 How many years of experience do you have in commercial mowing and landscaping? + No related experience + Less than 1 year of related experience + 1 year but less than 2 years + 2 years but less than 6 years + 6 or more years Required Question