Maintenance & Ops Technician- Daily Greenway Maintenance

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

13d•$20

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking for a Maintenance & Operations Technician to join their Greenway Team! This position will assist with the upkeep of our urban greenway trail systems throughout Mecklenburg County. This includes but is not limited to assisting with daily maintenance, trash pickup, graffiti removal, maintaining trails, and signage cleaning. In addition, the selected candidate will participate in other minor repairs along the greenways. The preferred candidate would be committed to ensuring our greenways remain safe and presentable for our community to enjoy. This position will work daytime hours during the week and weekends only as needed based on business demands. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation 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 CDL Class A or B and/or endorsements.
Light equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, and construction.
Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this equipment.
Safe work practices and hazards associated with work.
Use of the tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in the maintenance activities.
Filling out daily work sheets and other required forms.
Light trucks, small tractors, mowers and similar automotive equipment.
Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time
Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in area of expertise

Nice To Haves

Grounds maintenance experience

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 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 lead on a small work crew, community service workers, volunteers and/or part-time employees
May receive, sort, and package materials

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