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Job TitleGeneral Maintenance WorkerJob DescriptionThe Village of Bald Head Island considers applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.General Statement of DutiesOpen until filled Hiring range: $48,224 - $53,167 - depending on qualifications. Performs a variety of responsible unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work on streets, buildings, grounds, beach, parks, and storm water management systems.Distinguishing Features of the ClassAn employee in this class performs a wide variety of construction, maintenance and landscaping tasks in the repair and maintenance of streets and asphalt, sidewalks, drainage systems, parks and beaches, and Village buildings and grounds. Work involves repairing cracks, potholes and shoulders on island asphalt roadways; mowing grass, weed eating, and edging; trimming overhead trees using a flail mower and tractor; installing and repairing wayfinding signs; maintaining stormwater drains; cleaning beach and removing trash; maintaining the recycling center; collecting recyclable and other solid waste materials; participating in vector control; storm preparation and clean-up; and helping with preparation for various meetings and special events for the Village. Work requires the ability to operate a variety of tools and light, medium and heavy motorized equipment including weed eater, chain saw, pole saw, dump truck, tractor, backhoe, skid steer, chipper and a Village truck. Employees are subject working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection of work for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices.Essential Duties and TasksOperates construction equipment such as dump trucks, flail mower, loaders, tampers, trenchers, air compression driven equipment, and other related light and medium equipment; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.Participates in asphalt and concrete repair to streets, sidewalks, walkways and other street facilities.Repairs, maintains and cleans storm sewers and ditches.Installs and repairs wayfinding signs; installs and repairs beach access fences and other fences.Participates in mowing, mulching, planting, fertilizing, irrigating, pest control, and other landscape and vegetation maintenance tasks for right-of-ways and parks.Assists with or makes plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry repairs and/or light construction projects; cleans buildings, paints, replaces light bulbs, arranges furniture, and performs other building and facility maintenance and repair tasks.Monitors recycling containers to ensure proper disposal of trash and recyclable materials. Installs, maintains and repairs irrigation systems.Participates in the set-up, take down and cleanup of various seasonal facilities and structures.Operates back hoes to remove sand from sea wall, remove debris and tires from the beach, and bury dead marine animals.Operates street sweeper and tractor with side arm mower; operates bucket truck to install and remove banners and decorations.Participates in storm clean up, removal of debris, and repair of facilities. Operates mosquito spraying equipment.Cleans and removes trash and items from the beach.Participates in animal control including removal of dead animals and trapping wild and feral animals.Loads and transports trash cans for Village and rental events; may assist with setting up tables and chairs, and tents for events.Maintains simple records of work activities.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in public works construction and maintenance work.Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work. Working knowledge of municipal maintenance and construction practices.Working knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to operations of motorized equipment.Skill in the use of light to medium motorized construction and maintenance equipment and a variety of hand and construction tools.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, supervisors, and other employees and work effectively in teams.Ability to operate light to medium equipment with skill and safety.Ability to prepare simple written records of work activities.BenefitsThe Village offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, supplemental insurance and generous retirement benefits including Local Government Retirement System enrollment. The Village pays for parking and ferry transportation to and from Bald Head Island for all its employees. Additional Benefits:100% paid individual health benefits; Village stipend is provided to help cover dependents.Annual merit increases, COLA increases, and longevity pay based on funding.Employees are eligible for a 5% salary increase after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.The Village begins contributing 5% to staff 401k's upon enrollment, then will match up to an additional 4% of employee contributions (totaling a 9% Village contribution).Tuition assistance.14 paid holidays.EmployerBald Head IslandAddress106 Lighthouse Wynd Village of Bald Head Island, North Carolina, 28461
Worksite address
southport, NC, 28461, US
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