Grounds Maintenance Technician I

Town of Morrisville•Morrisville Public Works Department, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Maintenance Technician I helps keep the Town of Morrisville’s parks, greenways, recreation areas, landscaped grounds, rights-of-way, and other public spaces safe, clean, and well maintained. This hands-on position performs landscaping, grounds maintenance, turf care, facility upkeep, and related tasks, including operating and maintaining equipment and assisting with special projects. The work takes place outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions and may include responding to emergencies or severe weather events as essential personnel. The technician works under the direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor and supports high-quality recreational facilities and outdoor environments. The role also includes interacting professionally with residents and providing guidance to seasonal employees, volunteers, and community service workers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, turf management, park maintenance, or a related field.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Ability to pass a drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle record check.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and operating equipment.
Ability to regularly lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
May be required to respond during emergencies, severe weather events, or other situations requiring essential personnel.

Responsibilities

Maintain parks, greenways, recreation areas, landscaped grounds, and rights-of-way.
Perform landscaping tasks, including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, weeding, and mulching.
Assist with turf management, including fertilizing, aerating, overseeding, topdressing, and sodding.
Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and other landscape materials.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs to park amenities, facilities, and equipment.
Clean park shelters, buildings, playgrounds, and other public-use areas.
Inspect playgrounds, grounds, and facilities for safety concerns and report major issues to supervisors.
Remove leaves, snow, and debris from Town properties and facilities.
Operate vehicles and grounds maintenance equipment, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, string trimmers, blowers, edgers, and sprayers.
Clean and inspect tools, equipment, and vehicles, and perform routine maintenance on them.
Assist with special projects, including tree plantings, landscape installations, and Town events.
Support other Public Works divisions with projects and emergency response activities as needed.
Apply pesticides under the direction of a licensed applicator.
Respond to residents’ questions professionally and communicate park rules and regulations.
Provide guidance to seasonal employees, volunteers, and community service workers.
Prepare facilities and grounds for Town programs, events, and community activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.