Park Maintenance Technician I

Town of Wendell•Wendell 27591, NC

3d•$44,796 - $69,433•Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled work in the daily maintenance of the parks and recreation facilities, trails, and athletic and multi-use fields for the Town. An employee in this class participates in the maintenance of the Town’s parks and recreation facilities and equipment. Work requires the employee to perform long- and short-range planning of work to include year-round program of turf maintenance for athletic fields; to determine the priority of work; to ensure the work is performed in a safe and effective manner; and to determine quality of work. Employees are also responsible for all horticultural activities associated with the department to include turf management, landscaping, and pesticide application. Employee must be conscious of safety methods to avoid injury to self and others and is accountable for ensuring proper maintenance of public facilities. Work is performed under general supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director and is evaluated on the basis of attaining performance objectives, quantity and quality of work, work safety, and responsiveness to requests or complaints. This position may hire as a level one (I) or level two (II) based on qualifications; Park Maintenance Technician II salary range: $44,795.60 - $69,433.18

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment utilized in parks, grounds, and facility maintenance and repair
Considerable knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety standards associated with facility and parks maintenance and repair
Considerable knowledge of athletic field layout and preparation
Considerable knowledge of cleaning chemical and pesticide application and ability to obtain necessary State license
Working knowledge of liability concerns related to providing parks and recreation services
Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing trades
Working knowledge of horticultural design and installations
Skill in the operation of heavy, medium, and light equipment and tools utilized in the work
Ability to maintain fields to specific standards
Ability to assign and supervise the work of subordinates and to instruct them in proper work and safety methods and procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and subordinates
Ability to use chemicals and pesticides properly and in accordance with State rules and regulations
Graduation from high school or GED with experience in the area of grounds and facility maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Ornamental and Turf Pesticide Applicator’s License, within twelve months

Responsibilities

Performs mowing, trimming, mulching, plant installations, seeding, fertilizing, and irrigation
Prepares athletic fields for play including markings, goals, bases, fences, etc.
Applies pesticides, fertilizers, and chooses plant materials
Inspects and repairs playground equipment
Cleans and winterizes comfort stations
Winterizes irrigation systems
Coordinates with athletics staff to ensure fields are ready for practices and games
Performs maintenance in the Community Center
Inventories supplies and prepares requests for the purchase of materials
Prepares cost and material estimates
Compiles data for various administrative reports
Prepares budget requests
Participates in setting up various facilities, rooms, and equipment for various events; ensures that preparations are made and inspects for safety
Performs semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry tasks to maintain and repair facilities and for small construction projects
Performs maintenance and repair tasks for landscaping and turf management
Inspects parks, playgrounds, and facilities for safety and maintains records
Operates mowers, tractors, 3-wheelers, gators, trucks, blowers, aerators, and related tools and equipment
Performs maintenance and some repair of vehicles and equipment
Performs other related duties as assigned