Parks Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Performs intermediate technical work of maintenance and care of park grounds, ballfields, walking trails, and other areas of public grounds through essential functions such as: sows grass, aerates soil, plants flowers, mulches flower beds, trims trees and hedges, edges sidewalks, removes fallen tree limbs; rakes leaves, cleans sidewalks and curbs; performs painting tasks; operates equipment to include mower, blower, field prep machine, tractor, truck and trailer; assists in snow and ice removal; participates in trimming, pruning, planting, fertilizing, irrigating, and pest control; prepares fields for play, drags and lines ballfields; mows fields, replaces lights, builds pitcher’s mound, installs bases, etc.; participates in storm cleanup and removal of debris; participates in trash and litter removal; does related work as required.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment utilized in parks and recreation maintenance and repair
- Thorough knowledge of common practices, tools, and terminology of landscaping and horticulture as applied to grounds
- Thorough knowledge of the practices and methods of landscaping and turf grass maintenance
- Considerable knowledge of the work hazards, related liabilities, and applicable safety standards associated with assigned work
- Skill in the operation of a backhoe, tractors and implements, landscaping equipment, and general construction and building equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens involved in sporting and recreational activities
- High school diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution
- One (1) year of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: equipment repair, ground maintenance, building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical
- Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicator License within one (1) year of employment
- Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Responsibilities
- Sows grass, aerates soil, plants flowers, mulches flower beds, trims trees and hedges, edges sidewalks, removes fallen tree limbs
- Rakes leaves, cleans sidewalks and curbs
- Performs painting tasks
- Operates equipment to include mower, blower, field prep machine, tractor, truck and trailer
- Assists in snow and ice removal
- Participates in trimming, pruning, planting, fertilizing, irrigating, and pest control
- Prepares fields for play, drags and lines ballfields
- Mows fields, replaces lights, builds pitcher’s mound, installs bases, etc.
- Participates in storm cleanup and removal of debris
- Participates in trash and litter removal
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
