Landscape Crew Member 2698

Hiring Salary Range: $40,609 - $42,233 Full Salary Range: $40,609- $57,437

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday; 6:30 am-5:00 pm. Or Tuesday-Friday; 6:30 am-5:00 pm (subject to change during holiday weeks or for emergencies)

The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is a nationally accredited department and a four-time National Gold Medal Award winner for Parks and Recreation Excellence. We are committed to enhancing our department's existing assets; expanding our offerings through strengthening partnerships and creating transformational programs; and connecting communities with a vibrant, healthy, and equitable park system. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic individuals with positive attitudes, a strong work ethic, and a passion for making a difference in Greensboro.

The Landscape Crew Member will be responsible for performing various assigned duties in the maintenance of parks, boulevards, open spaces and rights-of-way, etc. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Mowing, landscaping, weed eating, tree work and other duties • Operating job-specific equipment such as commercial mowers, weed-eaters, tractors, push mowers, edgers, chain saws, and hand tools, etc. • Working around traffic and heavy equipment The position is assigned to a 40-hour work schedule, which is typically Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This schedule is subject to change during a holiday week or for emergency service which may require working a flexible schedule with little or no notice and may include weekends or holidays. Early morning reporting times and working during inclement weather are required. This position may be assigned to the snow and ice removal program and may be subject to working 12-hour shifts during weather-related events. This employee will also be part of the on-call tree rotation. The individual must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions. This employee must have good attendance and must maintain a reliable means of contact (i.e. home or cellular telephone). The physical requirements of the job are standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven surfaces, shoveling, and heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. Work is performed outside in all weather conditions. This employee must acquire and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement within 120 days of employment (Permit within 30 days).

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If you are passionate about maintaining beautiful and accessible green spaces, have experience with landscaping, and are eager to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.