Facility Maintenance Specialist - Parks and Recreation

Town of Smithfield • Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center, NC

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About The Position

Performs building and grounds maintenance activities in support of Town facilities, parks, buildings, and grounds. Work includes minor carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and related maintenance and repairs, as well as turf maintenance, plant installation and care, mowing, pesticide application, and other grounds activities. The position involves public contact to answer complaints, resolve problems, and handle service requests. The employee is expected to follow safety methods and may encounter hazards while working indoors and outdoors, in extreme hot or cold weather, and around noise, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, atmospheric conditions, and oils. The employee may also be subject to OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Facility Maintenance Supervisor and reviewed during and after completion.

The position requires knowledge of parks, grounds, and facility maintenance methods, tools, and equipment; applicable hazards and safety standards; and the ability to operate relevant tools and equipment and work effectively with other employees. Physical demands include a range of postures and movements and lifting or moving objects using up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. The employee must have visual acuity to operate mobile equipment and inspect equipment and facilities, and be able to use chemicals and pesticides in accordance with state rules and regulations.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED equivalent, and less than two years of experience in building construction, grounds, and facility maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in parks, grounds, and facility maintenance and repair.
• Considerable knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety standards associated with facility and parks maintenance and repair.
• Skill in operating equipment and tools used within the section.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to perform the listed physical functions and medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
• Visual acuity to operate mobile equipment such as mowers and tractors and to inspect equipment and facilities.
• Ability to use chemicals and pesticides properly and in accordance with state rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge of athletic field layout and preparation.
• Some knowledge of horticultural design and installations.
• Some knowledge of liability concerns related to parks and recreation services.
• Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals and pesticide application.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance, including turf management, plant installation and maintenance, mowing, trimming, mulching, watering, and fertilizing.
• Participate in parks maintenance activities, including lining ball fields and installing game equipment.
• Inspect parks, playgrounds, and facilities for safety and maintain records for liability purposes.
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance work, including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks, as needed to ensure adherence to operational procedures.
• Respond to public complaints, resolve problems, and handle requests for service.
• Use chemicals and pesticides properly and in accordance with state rules and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED