Maintenance Technician (Part-Time) - City of Hickory
Hickory, NC
About the Job
For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.
Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 40,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out Hickory at www.hickorync.gov/employment or www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a "Well Crafted" City.
Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.
All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer functional prework screen and a drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others. All applicants are subject to a background check.
An employee in this part- time position will mow grass, trim shrubbery, clean right-of-ways, and perform work and maintenance in municipal parks, cemeteries and public grounds. Must be able to do strenuous manual labor possibly in inclement weather, possess knowledge of grounds maintenance, plant care maintenance such as flowers, shrubs and grass and be able to do a minimum amount of maintenance on small equipment. The preferred applicant will possess previous experience in grounds maintenance and be able to operate a variety of small motorized equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws and tractors. The employee will work out of the Landscape Services Division. Minimum age of 18; must possess a valid Class "C" driver's license from N.C. and have a high school diploma or GED.
Job Type: Part Time
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Agency: PS Parks and Public Properties
Source : City of Hickory