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Job Description

We are seeking an entry-level Grounds Technician to join our dynamic team at our new, state-of-the-art facility. In this role, you will work alongside a dedicated team responsible for maintaining approximately 700 acres of Buncombe County property, including parks, ballfields, and areas surrounding County-owned facilities.

We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning that strengthens our team’s capabilities and enhances the quality of service we provide to the community. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, we provide all required PPE, uniforms, and tools at no cost to employees.

Join our team and be part of an organization that values excellence, innovation, and service to the community.

The purpose of this position is to ensure that the grounds surrounding County buildings, parks, recreation facilities, swimming pools, and other properties are appropriately maintained, including regular and preventive maintenance in a professional manner.

• Maintain, repair and alteration of all county government owned properties.
• Perform construction, design, and implementation of landscape maintenance plan; complete assigned tasks on seasonal and priority schedules; ensure landscaping is free from weeds, apply mulch, and plant, replace or remove plants and bushes.
• Operate appropriate equipment and machinery to cut, trim, and maintain lawns and grass; rake and manage leaves and debris; cut down dead trees, trim branches, and use woodchipper to remove trees or limbs; collect and remove trash.
• Prepare swimming pools for seasonal use; monitor sand filtration systems
• Perform seasonal maintenance including power washing buildings and areas; participate in set up and clean up for special events such as the Special Olympics and Fall Festival.
• Pre-treat assigned walkways, parking areas, and streets for inclement weather; clear assigned streets, parking areas, and walkways of snow and ice; distribute ice melt as needed.
• Build, maintain, repair, and replace structures, signs, concrete slabs, patios; paint and/or stain buildings or furniture; perform woodworking and repair/build cabinets; may repair floors, roofs, or stairways
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the standard practices, material, tools, and equipment employed in general grounds / landscaping maintenance and repair of county property
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved in the work.
• Knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of grounds and landscaping.
• Skill in the use and care of the tools, equipment, and materials employed in the work.
• Ability to prepare and maintain routine work records and reports.
• Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to use small office equipment and computers.

• Ability to use small, medium, and heavy equipment and machinery.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.