Maintenance Technician II (Grounds) Salary $38,958.40 - $44,802.16 Annually
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 08709
Department: General Services Division Grounds Maintenance
Opening Date: February 11, 2026
Closing Date: February 22, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Benefits Questions
General Statement of Duties
Forsyth Countys General Services has a Maintenance Technician I position open in the Grounds Division. The primary responsibility for an employee in this position is to provide landscaping and lawn care services. Other duties include providing assistance in other building trades. Less frequent duties include snow and ice removal, storm cleanup, and as needed assistance with elections set-up/breakdown.
Variety is one of the most appealing factors for this position, as we serve multiple site locations. Typical schedule is 6:00AM - 4:30PM four days per week during mowing season, and 7:30AM - 4:30PM Monday through Friday during the off season. Due to the nature of this position, the employee must have the ability to work in all weather conditions. The ability to report to work for snow and ice removal is required.
Distinguishing Features
A qualified candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Ability to work from plans and specifications • Ability to report to work for snow and ice removal within 45 minutes of receiving the call is required • Ability to operate all types of mowing equipment (zero turn mowers, walk behind mowers, sidewalk edger, weed eater, blower, and pruning shears) • Must be able to service and maintain small and heavy equipment, tow and back loaded trailers, and load and unload heavy equipment • Must have lifting capability of over 100 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs frequently or up to 20-50 lbs constantly • Minimum Education and Experience Graduation from high school or GED and three years experience in grounds maintenance work Must have demonstrated ability to perform semi-skilled to skilled maintenance work in grounds maintenance work including the operation of heavy equipment A higher education level may be considered as substitution for all or part of the experience requirement A commercial driver's license is essential Duties require the certification to haul loads exceeding 26,000 lbs Applicant must have a valid CDL or learners permit with full CDL certification within six months of initial employment This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the U.S. Department of Justices Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists with outdoor activities such as mowing lawns; trimming shrubs and trees; landscaping, planting, fertilizing, and spraying lawns, shrubs, flowers, and trees; and removing leaves. Removes snow and ice from county parking lots and sidewalks. Maintains mowers and other small equipment and tools. Performs related work as required.
Maintaining a specific license such as a drivers license in good standing, without a lapse or loss of a privilege to drive in compliance with North Carolina law, and in compliance with applicable DOT standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers if required to perform the duties assigned to the position.
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
Yes I understand and agree No I do not agree
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Which best describes your highest level of completed education?
Did not finish High School High School Diploma or GED Some College Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters or other advanced Degree
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How many years experience do you have in landscaping or grounds maintenance?
No Experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 5 years More than 5 years
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Do you have experience in maintenance and operation of mowing equipment?
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Do you have experience in maintenance and operation of heavy equipment?
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Do you have experience in building trades other than landscaping?
Yes No
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Can you report to work to perform duties in the event of inclement weather (snow or ice conditions) when called?
Yes No
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Are you capable and willing to work in the elements (hot and cold weather)?
Yes No
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Do you have experience in towing equipment trailers by vehicle?
Yes No
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Are you able to work occasional irregular hours including weekends and holidays?
Yes No
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
Yes No
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Do you have commercial driver's license or can you obtain one within 6 months?
Yes No
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The typical schedule for this position during mowing season is 6:00 am to 4:30pm, four days per week and 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday during the off season. Due to the nature of this position the employee must have the ability to be contacted around the clock and occasionally work after hours to include weekends and holidays. Are you able to work this schedule?
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Employer Forsyth County (NC) Address 201 N. Chestnut St. Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101 Phone 336-703-2400 Website http://www.forsyth.cc