Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

Career Opportunities with City of Kings Mountain

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Careers At City of Kings Mountain

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

• SCHEDULE 7:00 AM -- 3:30 PM MONDAY -- FRIDAY
• WORK OUTSIDE
• SICK AND VACATION PAY
• GREAT BENEFITS!
• RETIREMENT AND 401k
• OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs routine unskilled manual work in a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance assignments;

Does related work as required.

Work is performed under immediate supervision.

TYPICAL TASKS:

Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters, repairing curbs, patching holes, spreading asphalt and replacing sidewalks;

Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, chemicals, and other materials, tools, and equipment;

Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves;

Picks up trash and empties trash containers;

Operates a variety of mowers and equipment in grass cutting and trimming operation;

Picks up paper and debris on public property and streets;

Performs basic custodial, painting, maintenance, and repair tasks;

Assists in the repair, installation and maintenance of drainage lines, ditches, and related facilities;

May serve as sanitation worker or equipment operator if qualified;

Operates various equipment in performance of maintenance tasks;

Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGES,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions;

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions;

Ability to operate tools and equipment safely;

Ability to work with others;

Good physical condition.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the high school and some experience in performance of moderate to heavy manual work desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid appropriate driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.