Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Worker

Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Worker

Do you take pride in keeping public spaces clean, safe, and well maintained? The City of Conover is seeking a Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Worker to help maintain City buildings, parks, cemeteries, and public spaces that residents rely on every day.

What You’ll Do

• Operate equipment such as zero turn mowers, string trimmers, edgers, tractors, and other maintenance equipment used in grounds care and property upkeep.
• Care for landscaped areas including trees, shrubs, and planted beds through pruning, fertilizing, mulching, watering, and weed control.
• Assist with minor maintenance and repair work at City owned buildings and facilities.
• Support seasonal and weather related operations including storm cleanup, snow and ice removal, and general maintenance needs across City properties.

This position reports to the Facilities & Grounds Supervisor within the Public Works Department.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalency. Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, facilities maintenance, or related manual labor preferred.

The City of Conover offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The salary for this position ranges from $34,211-$51,317, annually. Hiring salary will be based on experience and qualifications. The City provides a complete benefits package including NC State Health Plan; employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts;
Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS) contribution; 401k Plan contribution equivalent to 5% of salary; annual vacation starting at 15 days per year; and paid sick leave. Additional benefits include parental leave, tuition assistance, longevity pay, and merit pay opportunities.