Recreation Maintenance Specialist

Warren County•Warren County, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate semiskilled and skilled work in the repair, maintenance and care of recreation facilities, parks grounds and related structures and equipment. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Recreation Operation Manager. Limited supervision is exercised over seasonal workers.

Requirements

General knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance work
General knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools and techniques of the standard building trades
General knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to use common hand tools
Ability to operate machinery and equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in grounds maintenance work
Possession of a driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina

Nice To Haves

Obtain the Certified Playground Safety Inspector within 9 months of employment
Obtain Aquatic Facility Operations (AFO) within 9 months of employment
Obtain Pesticide Safety Training (PST) within 9 months of employment
CPR/First Aid certification and AED Course within 60 days of hire

Responsibilities

Maintaining recreation facilities and parks grounds and related structures
Operating equipment
Mowing grass
Preparing playing fields
Maintains recreation complex, athletic fields and satellite sites
Supervises seasonal workers, as needed
Operates power equipment such as mowers, tractor, front end loader, chain saw and pruning saw
Cleans restrooms
empties trash cans
Makes minor plumbing repairs
Replaces bulbs and fuses
Paints walls
Performs landscaping duties such as; cutting grass, plants flowers, shrubs or trees; prunes, trims, mulches, fertilizes and sprays pesticides
Trims, lines and maintains ball fields
Orders equipment and supplies and maintains inventory
Maintains various records and reports relative to facilities and ground maintenance
Performs turf grass maintenance tasks such as seeding, soil testing, aerating and irrigation
Applies general use pesticides to various plant materials on park and recreation property
Maintaining all safety aspects related to all park & recreation facilities
Performs skilled carpentry and other trades work
Performs related tasks as required