Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader - Town of Clayton, NC : Job Details

Salary : $45,253.00 - $56,798.00 AnnuallyLocation : Clayton, NCJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 24-00691Department: Public WorksDivision: Public Works AdministrationOpening Date: 10/14/2024Closing Date: 1/3/2025 11:59 PM EasternHiring Pay Range up to:: $56,498.00Description* Salary Grade SG107* * Recruitment Range: $45,253.00 - $56,498.00 *** Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience *** Work Location is 653 Hwy., 42 W. Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader for the Property Maintenance Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.Duties & ResponsibilitiesAn employee in this class supervises employees engaged in a variety of work associated with the maintenance of town grounds including town square, cemeteries, lift stations, easements, water towers, walking trails and grounds around various town facilities; responsibilities also include coordinating pre and post events' clean-up, and cleaning trash cans and recycle bins in the downtown area. Work includes scheduling duties, making assignments and communicating with employees throughout the day if assignments change, assuring needed tools and equipment are provided, overseeing and inspecting work, and participating in the work as needed. Work also includes using a computer to schedule work, involves ensuring that crew members take proper tools, equipment, and supplies to the work site, and takes responsibility for work crews and their safety.

• Supervises Property Maintenance Workers
• Assigns daily work to general maintenance workers; inspects work in progress and upon completion.
• Participates in the training, safety, ensures application of safety regulations.
• Provides input into employee performance evaluations.
• Documents work performed.
• Supervises the use of pesticides.
• Actively participates in grounds maintenance duties such as mowing, weed eating, clearing, applying pesticide and trash removal at town facilities, cemeteries, water towers and downtown areas.
• Completes work orders.
• Ensures work materials are at worksite, document supplies used.
• Operates a variety of equipment as needed, including mowers, weedwhacker, tractor and dump truck; drives to work sites.
• Schedules use and maintenance of equipment.
• Mows grass and uses weed-eater around graves at the cemeteries. Assist with other cemetery maintenance duties.
• Coordinates the use of available equipment, materials and staff.
• Responds to citizen requests and complaints.
• Answers public questions and resolves issues.

Special Requirements, Education & Experience

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of grounds maintenance activities.
• Considerable knowledge of the use of related equipment and materials.
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Working knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices and organizational personnel policies and procedures.
• Skill in operation of assigned division equipment.
• Ability to maintain records of work activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to plan work to meet schedules and priorities and to coordinate and collaborate with other staff on meeting needs.
• Ability to train and lead other workers on a regular basis.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to work independently and without close supervision.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Class A CDL and Pesticide licenses required.
• Experience in grounds maintenance and equipment operation work, preferably including some supervisory or lead worker experience at the minimum amount/type of experience necessary.

ORDepending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation. *SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE*If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-###-####. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click Application Status . It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume's on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.01 Do you have direct related work experience in supervisory or lead worker experience? If so, briefly explain your responsibilities below. If not, do respond, no answer. 02 Do you have experience in grounds maintenance and equipment operation work?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you currently hold the required licenses for this position, Class A CDL and Pesticide licenses?

• Yes
• No

04 Are you willing to accept the position if offered at the recruiting salary pay range $45,253.00 - $56,498.00?

• Yes
• No

Required Question