Job Description

If you...
Would rather work outside in Downtown Raleigh than be stuck in an office somewhere...
Are independent but yet thrive in a close-knit team environment...
Love providing excellent customer service...
Then please apply for the newest full-time opening on the Transportation Downtown Services team!
We are searching for a responsible maintenance worker who takes pride in getting the job done right. You'll be individually responsible for sidewalk and public space maintenance, making a difference on the ground, every day.
About You:
You must function at a high level of independence to help create a quality environment for all who experience Downtown Raleigh. To best support our efforts you should be a team player and effective communicator, organized and motivated to meet each challenge in an efficient, customer-focused way. You're a positive influence who will contribute to a harmonious teamwork culture and represent the City of Raleigh well in your public-facing role.
About Us:
Transportation Downtown Services' core mission is to ensure Downtown Raleigh's public spaces and right of way are clean, safe and aesthetically pleasing, providing a high level of customer service 7 days a week. As essential employees extended hours and days are required during special events, seasonal maintenance responsibilities and weather-related or emergency responses.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Removal of litter, small graffiti and stickers, debris, sidewalk vegetation and sediment
• Seasonal power washing, loose leaf collection, weeding, storm recovery efforts, and snow and ice removal
• Paver repairs
• Installation and maintenance of Downtown Raleigh assets, including public space trash/recycling and cigarette receptacles, benches, bike racks, tables, chairs, and umbrellas
• Data collection and Cityworks reporting
• Special Events barrier placement and prep/coverage/cleanup
• Biohazards response to human and pet waste or other bodily fluids (proper protection, resources and training provided)
• Operating pickup trucks or other small equipment on a regular basis

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; Less than 1 year experience in construction, maintenance or related work
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Familiarity with mobile devices and applications
Ability to read maps and understand job assignments spatially
Uses and properties of landscaping and maintenance equipment
Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
Commitment to consistent on-time arrival for all assigned workdays
ADA and Other Requirements:
Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in and outdoor environment or in and around moving traffic. Employees may occasionally work in or around construction sites.
Work Exposures:
There is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate, extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees) communicable diseases, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances, loud noises such as jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction.
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page:
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.

Skills Required