Park Attendant-Barber Park

City of Greensboro•Nc 27401, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Help Create Spaces Where Greensboro Comes to Play. Parks are where communities connect, families make memories, and neighbors enjoy the outdoors. At the City of Greensboro, our nationally accredited Parks and Recreation Department is committed to creating vibrant, welcoming, and equitable parks that enhance the quality of life for everyone who visits. As a Park Attendant at Barber Park, you'll play an essential role in maintaining one of Greensboro's most popular parks. From caring for beautiful landscapes and facilities to welcoming visitors and supporting community events, your work will help create safe, clean, and enjoyable experiences for thousands of residents and guests every year.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Valid North Carolina Driver's License or reliable transportation.
Experience in grounds and landscape maintenance.
Customer service experience.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, kneeling, climbing, walking, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in facility maintenance.
Horticulture or landscape maintenance experience.
Janitorial or custodial experience.
Pool, spa, or spray ground operations experience.
First Aid and CPR certifications.
Construction, carpentry, or plumbing experience.
North Carolina Pesticide License or the ability to obtain one within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Open, monitor, close, and secure park facilities.
Patrol park grounds and athletic facilities while promoting visitor safety and enforcing park rules.
Provide exceptional customer service to visitors and community members.
Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, blowing, litter removal, and landscape upkeep.
Inspect playgrounds, buildings, park amenities, and facilities for maintenance and repair needs.
Complete custodial duties, including cleaning restrooms, disinfecting facilities, removing trash, sweeping, mopping, and restocking supplies.
Operate and maintain equipment such as mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, dump trucks, loaders, backpack blowers, string trimmers, edgers, and other maintenance equipment.
Perform minor repairs using hand and power tools.
Assist with operating and maintaining the park's spray ground.
Support parking, crowd management, and logistics during special events.
Maintain regular communication with supervisors and team members.
Participate in staff meetings, safety trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Complete assigned duties safely, efficiently, and in accordance with departmental standards.