Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service. As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county. The mission of Gaston County Parks and Recreation is to acquire, develop, maintain, and manage parks; efficiently manage public resources, and provide opportunities for citizens to participate in wholesome leisure activities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid NC Driver's License
- Must have the ability to work outside in all temperatures.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to perform physical functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions.
- The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.
Responsibilities
- Prepares athletic fields for daily use (including weekends and evenings as needed).
- Cleans restrooms, picks up litter, performs routine park maintenance, empties trash cans, and other cleaning duties as needed.
- Provides landscaping duties including mowing, pruning, mulching, spraying, fertilization, leaf removal, and other duties as needed at parks and county ground sites.
- Provides routine maintenance on park equipment, landscaping equipment, and park structures as needed, including making and installing Gaston County street signs as assigned.
- Assists with park events.
- Daily maintenance of splash pad, including cleaning, inspecting, logging of all chemical levels and filtration.
- Snow removal/winter time ice melt of walkways at county properties.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
