Park Maintenance Technician

Franklin County • Louisburg, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Love working outdoors and taking pride in a hard day's work? Help us keep Franklin County beautiful! The Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated, hands-on Park Maintenance Technician to join our team. In this vital role, our community’s vibrant green spaces, athletic fields, and public parks will be your canvas. If you thrive in a dynamic, active environment where your trade skills directly create safe, beautiful spaces for families, children, and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy, your next career step starts right here at Franklin County.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques applied in unskilled manual labor and semi-skilled maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of the standard practices, material, tools, and equipment utilized in the maintenance of buildings and of grounds.
• Working knowledge of standard hand tools, operation of light equipment, and materials used in assigned work.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work.
• Some knowledge of basic horticultural, carpentry, plumbing, and custodial practices.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member, work productively without close supervision, and respond courteously to citizens.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire.
• Must obtain N.C. Pesticide Applicator’s License within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from High school and some experience in general grounds or parks maintenance work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, runs weed eaters, fertilizes and plants grass and trees; applies pesticides and herbicides, and performs other horticultural practices in the parks.
• Prepares athletics fields for sports and team events; mows, drags, and lines ball fields.
• Cleans parks and ball fields, picks up trash, and cleans and restocks bathrooms.
• Performs maintenance and repair duties on recreational facilities including light carpentry, and minor electrical work; paints, repairs plumbing and performs basic masonry work; checks equipment for safety.
• Builds and fabricates park furniture, maintains and repairs park equipment.
• Serves as crew leader for temporary or seasonal workers.
• Maintains cleaning and grounds equipment.
• Maintains pesticide and herbicide records, and other inventory records.
• Operates mowers, tractors, and various appurtenances.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• elective supplemental insurance options such as short-term disability, vision, and voluntary term life
• local government retirement
• 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution (no employee match required)
• generous paid leave that includes 13 county-observed paid holidays per year
• an employee wellness program inclusive of a county sponsored gym and an employee assistant program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED