Park Services Maintenance Technician III

Town of Mooresville • Mooresville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Park Services Maintenance Technician III performs skilled and semi-skilled work to ensure the beauty, safety, and functionality of the Town’s grounds and park facilities. This role is a vital member of the Park Services team, serving as a licensed pesticide applicator and a lead technician for specialized turf maintenance and park repairs. An employee in this class handles a variety of manual labor tasks, ranging from chemical applications and irrigation repair to playground safety inspections and event setup. Accuracy and safety are essential, as this position operates specialized equipment and works in various environmental conditions to ensure Town citizens enjoy high-quality recreational spaces. This position reports to the Park Services Supervisor and may require serving on-call.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and three to five years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or park operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform manual labor in various weather conditions and environments.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Possession of (or ability to obtain) a valid North Carolina Pesticide Applicator License.
• Ability to serve on-call as required by the department.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Playground Safety Inspection.

Responsibilities

• Spray athletic turf fields with herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Weed and spray flower/shrub beds in parks with herbicides.
• Apply pre-emergent in spring and fall seasons on athletic turf and common areas in parks.
• Fertilize athletic turf and sprig or sod bare areas in turf.
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems on turf fields and at facilities.
• May perform park maintenance to include mowing, landscape maintenance, fertilizing, mulching, etc.
• May prepare athletic fields to include lining, dragging, routine and annual maintenance.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance.
• Assists with specialized turf maintenance.
• Sets up for Town events and moves Town property as directed.
• Operates equipment.
• Performs repairs throughout the park system.
• Performs routine playground inspections.
• Operates specialized equipment on occasion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
• Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
• Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month)
• Wellness Incentive Program, with a discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
• Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
• Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
• Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
• Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
• Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee’s immediate family
• On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
• Down payment assistance
• Pet insurance
• Gym reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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