Athletic Field Maintenance & Ops Technician- South Region

Mecklenburg County, NC•Charlotte, NC

50d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking for an Athletic Field Maintenance Technician to join our team! This position will be based at various parks within our South Region and will perform day-to-day maintenance on our athletic fields, including mowing, aeration and fertilization as well as participate in field layout and lining duties. The incumbent will work closely with our athletics staff and be responsible for upkeep of our athletic facilities ensuring they remain optimal sites for athletic events and activities. A typical schedule would be weekday daytime hours but may include occasional weekends depending on business need. Region Specific Information: The South Region Maintenance & Operations Technician positions will cover parks and greenways located south of Interstate 85. A few of the parks within the South Region are McAlpine Creek Park, Park Road Park, Colonel Francis Beatty Park, Elon Park, and T.M. Winget Park. These parks and many other parks within the region host a multitude of events and activities that serve our community. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for this similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at the other locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of experience related to area of assignment
High School Diploma or equivalent
General knowledge of applicable computer programs
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges. Depending on area of assignment- may require Class A or Class B CDL

Nice To Haves

Athletic field maintenance experience
Landscaping experience
Knowledge of athletics and athletic event operations
Class A CDL License

Responsibilities

Perform setup, breakdown and cleaning during events
Perform routine and non-routine cleaning services to restrooms and rental facilities
Remove limbs and debris; blows leaves off sidewalks and greenways; clears mud and water from greenway tunnels after storms, and mow and trim ballfields
Assist in manual labor such as brick laying, pipe laying, painting, carpentry and other construction tasks
Layout measurements and line ballfields and assist in performing field maintenance
Operate power mowers, chainsaws, brush cutter, edger and clippers, power washers, ATVs, litter vacuum, and other equipment used in facility maintenance, landscaping, roadside maintenance, and right of way cleaning.
Open park gates and removes trash
Assist repair technicians in duties
May operate light equipment such as utility vehicles, tractors, mowers and dump trucks
May serve as a lead on a small work crew, community service workers, volunteers and/or part-time employees

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life
short term disability
long term disability
accident
cancer
critical illness
medical bridge and pet insurance
dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts
health savings account
paid holiday, vacation and sick days
near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses
an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more
an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling
access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities
paid family leave
tuition reimbursement
a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement