Park Operations Technician

Town of Huntersville • Huntersville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs semiskilled work in a variety of parks maintenance and repair assignments for parks and grounds areas, facility and equipment, and related work as required. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Park Operations Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Some experience in the performance of maintenance and repair work (Level I)
• 3 years of full-time experience in the performance of maintenance and repair work with one division specific certification or 5 years of full-time experience in the performance of maintenance and repair work (Level II)
• Possession of valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain first aid, CPR, and AED certifications within 12 months.
• NC Pesticide Application License

Responsibilities

• Edges athletic fields and other common maintenance to athletic fields; prepares athletic fields for playing; marks lines; grades fields and ditches; lays sod and top-dresses ball fields, common grounds and turf areas.
• Performs general custodial duties; sweeps and mops facilities; cleans restrooms; picks up and removes trash and litter; assists in maintaining gymnasium floor.
• Inspects playground equipment to ensure items are hazard-free and operating safely.
• Applies pesticides and weed killer.
• Leaf-blows paths and green spaces; trims trees and shrubs, plants, flowers; spreads mulch.
• Repairs fences as needed.
• Assists in the repair and maintenance of basic plumbing fixtures, minor electrical and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, and irrigation systems.
• Sets up and breaks down for events.
• Assists with concrete and asphalt installation and repairs.
• May operate or tow heavy machinery including golf carts, tractors, mowers, lifts, and forklifts.
• Performs general maintenance duties including painting objects, buildings, dugouts, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), gender, national origin, religion, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.
• Will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

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