Skilled Laborer
7 days ago
Location : City of Statesville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600253
Department: Recreation & Economic Vitality
Division: Parks/Public Grounds/Cemeteries
Opening Date: 01/07/2026
Closing Date: 1/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Summary
Skilled Laborer - Parks (FT)
Recreation & Economic Vitality Department
Salary: $16.71 - $27.57 Hourly / $34,756.80 - $57,345.60 Annually
FLSA Position Class: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7AM to 4PM
Posting Closing Date: January 28, 2026
Job Overview
This position is responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment within the Parks Maintenance division of the City's Recreation and Parks department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Responsible for general maintenance and construction work required to keep up appearance and safety of Recreation and Parks facilities and grounds.
- Operates front end deck mowers, turf tractors, backhoe, chain saws, and other power equipment.
- Operates, maintains, and repairs departmental equipment.
- Assists in ground and building maintenance as well as landscaping duties.
- Assists supervisors in planning and organizing work.
- Assists supervisors in training unskilled laborers.
- Organizes and sets up daily work assignments.
- Assists with the installation of trench shoring equipment.
- Follows all safety policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Six (6) months of experience in maintenance, repair, and/or construction work.
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license, or any valid driver's license with ability to obtain a North Carolina driver's license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.
- Thorough knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
- Thorough knowledge in the use of common and specialized hand and power tools required in the work.
- Thorough knowledge of the safe use, operation, and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work.
- Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
- Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments, supervisors, and the public.
This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to respond to spoken words, to receive and understand information, and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for assembly or fabrication of parts at/or within arm's length, operation of machines, motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Working Conditions
The employee is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation, oils, cutting fluids, and hazards including work around operating machinery, uneven surfaces, and narrow or confined spaces. Employee may be required to wear a respirator or mask during certain circumstances.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits At A Glance
Benefits are a valuable part of your total compensation at City of Statesville. Your benefits package provides protection for you and your family with expenses shared by the city or available to you at discounted group rates. Below is a brief summary of the choices available to all eligible regular, full-time employees. Part-time employees' benefits differ from full-time employees' benefits and are listed below.
Our current Open Enrollment Guide for City Benefits can be found here:
Full-Time Employee Benefits
Health & Welfare Benefits
- Health Care Insurance PPO or HDHP/Prescription Drug Program
- Lifestyle programs (weight management, Tobacco Cessation, Stress Management)
- Telehealth Online Appointments 24/7
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Reimbursement (DCFSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Secondary Language Incentive Pay
- Bereavement Leave
- Pension Plan - NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (LGERS)
- NC 401(k) Empower
- NC Roth 401(k) Empower
- NC 401(k) Match Empower
- 457(b) Nationwide
- Roth 457(b) Nationwide
- Fireman's Pension Fund
- Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- School Visitation - unpaid, up to 4 hours to attend school activities.
- Military Differential Pay
- Health Fair
- Biometric Screening
- Flu Shots
- Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
- Wellness Activity Calendar
- See HR for Other Fitness Center Discounts
- Take Home Vehicle (based on position)
- Working Advantage - Employee Discount Program
- Christmas Bonus (Based yearly on City Council approval)
- Employee Appreciation Picnic
- Veterans Breakfast
- Service Award Program
- Career Development (eligible departments)
- Alternative Work Arrangements available based on departmental needs
- Cellphone Discounts
- City Cell Phone (eligible positions)
- Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critical Illness
- Group Accident Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
- Voluntary Supplemental Life insurance
- Boot Vouchers - yearly
- Safety Glasses - every (2) years
- Hearing Tests - yearly
- Uniforms (eligible departments)
- Law Enforcement Officers' Separation Allowance
- Degree Incentive
- Certification Incentive
- Special Unit Incentive
- Shift Differential Pay
- 401(k) 5% Contribution
- Uniform Stipend (based on position)
- Health Fair
- Flu Shots
- Employee Appreciation Picnic
- Veteran's Breakfast
- Service Awards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program - Working Advantage Benefits
- Biometric Screening
- 457(b) Nationwide
- Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
- Wellness Activity Calendar
- See HR for Fitness Center Discounts
01
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have at least six (6) months experience in maintenance, repair, and/or construction work?
- Yes
- No
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