Park Technician - Maintenance - Harris Lake County Park & American Tobacco Trail

County of Wake, NC•New Hill, NC

1d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space seek a Park Technician of Maintenance for Harris Lake County Park and the American Tobacco Trail. We’re looking for someone with experience or interest in equipment maintenance, land management, interpersonal communication and public relations to join our growing team. Flexibility will be key to the successful candidate as job tasks shift day-by-day and occasionally hour-by-hour. Harris Lake County Park and the American Tobacco Trail offer our community highly sought-after services such as outdoor recreation, cultural history, environmental education and nature viewing. As a member of our team, you’ll assist in delivering these services while regularly interacting with our community and supporting daily operations and maintenance of our facilities. This position is based at Harris Lake County Park and offers exciting and unique opportunities as we master plan for the future. Learn more about Harris Lake Website and American Tobacco Trail - https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/parks-recreation-open-space/all-parks-trails/harris-lake-county-park

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
One year of experience working in a park setting, providing educational programming, maintaining facilities or landscaping
Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
CPR certification within one year of employment
Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, forestry, natural resource, or related education field
Two years of experience related to this position description including park operations, landscaping, forestry, supervisory, computer skills including GIS and Office 365
Proven customer service skills
Mechanical aptitude with general knowledge of power tools, small engine operation, heavy equipment operation, maintenance and repair
NC Pesticide Applicators Certification
Interest in agricultural practices for turf, plant, tree, overall landscape care
Willingness to grow and develop as you strive for excellence
Establish high-quality standards for your work
Act with honesty, transparency, respect and sincerity in our interactions with co-workers, partners and those we serve
Excellent decision-making and the ability to prioritize tasks
Team player that values different ideas and opinions
Excellent communication skills
Ability to demonstrate flexibility

Responsibilities

Assist in daily operations and maintenance of our facilities including grounds, hiking trails, equipment, buildings, and picnic areas
Oversee the maintenance of our mountain bike trails and playgrounds
Assist with natural resource management
Assist with invasive species control
Provide excellent customer service while ensuring our park facilities are welcoming, open, clean, and safe for the community to enjoy
Assist with educational and recreational programs and events
Supervise and mentor our temporary staff and volunteers
Assist with front desk operations
Work with our parks team to accomplish park and Division-wide goals
Use Microsoft Applications and other general computer equipment and software to assist with data collection, document creation , and data collection
Committed to culturally competent visitor engagement, able to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic environment to meet the needs of all visitors