Parks & Rec Maintenance Worker

City of Newton•Newton, NC

About The Position

Performs general unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor in the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and municipal cemeteries. The work emphasizes manual labor and operation of motorized equipment to maintain facilities including cemeteries, sports fields, playgrounds, and trails. Duties also include janitorial work, such as emptying trash and cleaning and restocking restrooms, as well as assisting with special events and snow removal. Work is supervised by a crew leader and/or superintendent. Performance is evaluated based on individual and team objectives, quantity and quality of work, compliance with safety regulations, and responsiveness to requests or complaints. The position involves heavy physical work and exposure to varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including extreme temperatures, equipment noise and vibration, atmospheric conditions, oils, greases, fumes, dirt, broken pavement, sharps, and biting or stinging insects and possibly reptiles. Hearing and visual protection is required during most field work; bloodborne pathogen exposure may require specialized personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED equivalency.
Some prior experience in buildings and grounds maintenance.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
General knowledge of tools, materials, practices, and equipment used in grounds, turf, cemetery maintenance, landscaping, and standard building trades.
Knowledge of sports sufficient to prepare ball fields and facilities.
Knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the work.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and the general public, and to demonstrate tact and sound judgment.
Ability to operate and maintain handheld and motorized equipment and small hand tools, including tractors and dump trucks.
Ability to perform manual labor and strenuous physical activity for extended periods.
Ability to work outdoors in various conditions and walk and/or stand for long periods.
Ability to work overtime and weekends if necessary.
Ability to identify and report maintenance needs or safety concerns to a supervisor.
Ability to read, write, use a computer and related software, and prepare written reports.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of heavy work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, working, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

First Aid certification preferred.
CPR certification preferred.
AED certification preferred.
North Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform general building and grounds maintenance and housekeeping.
Maintain park and playground equipment and buildings, including painting and minor repairs involving plumbing, masonry, carpentry, HVAC, doors, windows, walls, and electrical systems.
Perform landscaping, including planting, fertilizing, sowing grass, watering, cutting and pruning vegetation, and mulching.
Operate equipment and attachments to mow grass and collect and remove leaves; use weed eaters and blowers, rake leaves, cut back ditch banks, and perform similar work.
Operate trucks, tractors, dump trucks, and other grounds maintenance equipment, and pull trailers carrying equipment.
Operate a variety of hand tools.
Pick up and dispose of trash and garbage and empty trash containers at Parks & Recreation facilities.
Clean, maintain, and provide housekeeping for park restrooms and administrative and recreational buildings; replenish supplies.
Locate grave sites and record burial data; remove old flowers and refill sunken graves.
Prepare and maintain athletic fields, line ball fields for sporting events, inspect facilities for safety hazards, and make repairs or refer work to skilled trade service providers.
Help set up and tear down programs and special events; assist with installation, repair, removal, and storage of holiday decorations.
Maintain and repair equipment and hand tools.
Apply pesticides under a supervisor’s license.
Perform related tasks as required.