PT Parks Maintenance Worker

Town of Wake Forest • Town Hall, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Seasonal Maintenance Worker supports Town events and assists with park and open-play rental operations. The position helps staff complete work orders and inspect, service, and clean parks, greenways, and park facilities. Duties also include landscaping and sports field maintenance, along with other field assignments within the scope of the classification.

This seasonal opportunity provides hands-on experience in landscaping, park maintenance, and horticulture, as well as exposure to the operation and organization of a local government parks maintenance division. Employees perform routine duties with increasing independence; their work is checked for progress and reviewed for quality and compliance with policies and procedures. Employees are expected to uphold the Town of Wake Forest’s values of caring, commitment, character, and collaboration.

After an offer of employment, candidates undergo a background investigation that includes NC State Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, and application instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and successfully complete work orders.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate or use equipment, tools, and cleaning supplies for assigned duties.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and landscaping equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain effective working relationships with Town employees and the public.
• Working knowledge of communication and organization techniques, workplace professionalism, English grammar and composition, and office equipment including personal computers and software programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; adhere to instructions, communications, and procedures; maintain confidentiality related to work assignments; and operate computer hardware, software, and office equipment.
• Any combination of education and experience leading to completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months to one year of related experience performing landscape maintenance duties requiring equipment similar to that used in the full-time classification.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license before employment and a good driving record.
• Ability to perform stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, climbing, crawling, walking, pulling, lifting, fine motor dexterity, grasping, and seeing or observing.
• Ability to work and stand for long periods and work outdoors under adverse and varied weather conditions.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Municipal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Town events.
• Assist with oversight of park and open-play rental operations.
• Assist staff with completing work orders.
• Inspect, service, and clean parks, greenways, and park facilities.
• Perform landscaping duties and sports field maintenance.
• Perform other field assignments within the scope of the classification.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating procedures, application instructions, and similar documents.
• Write routine reports and complete work orders.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Safely operate or use equipment, tools, and cleaning supplies for assigned duties.
• Work and contribute in a team environment, treat coworkers and customers respectfully, and maintain effective working relationships.

What This Job Offers

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