Sr. Maintenance & Operations Technician

Mecklenburg County•Charlotte, NC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is hiring a Sr. Maintenance and Operations Technician for its Park Operations team in the South Region. This lead position assists with preventative maintenance of facilities and park amenities, carpentry projects, groundskeeping, landscaping, and upkeep of athletic fields. The position is based at Park Road Park, with regular maintenance duties at other parks in the South Region. The incumbent may lead a small work crew, community service workers, volunteers, or part-time workers. Daytime weekday hours are expected, with weekend work as needed based on business demands. Applicants may also be considered for similar positions at other Park and Recreation locations if available and if they meet the minimum qualifications.

Requirements

At least two years of experience related to the area of assignment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver's license and County Driving Privileges.
General knowledge of applicable computer programs.
Knowledge of light equipment used in maintenance, groundskeeping, and construction.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to safe equipment operation.
Knowledge of safe work practices and hazards associated with the work.
Knowledge of the tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in maintenance activities.
Skill in operating light trucks, small tractors, mowers, and similar automotive equipment.
Ability to adapt to changes in work responsibilities, environment, structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others and maintain good working relationships.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly through a variety of media.
Ability to participate actively as a team member to achieve team goals.
Ability to maintain high levels of activity or productivity over extended periods.
Ability to manage time and resources effectively so work is completed efficiently.
Satisfactory technical and professional knowledge and skills in position-related areas, with the ability to keep up with relevant developments and trends.

Responsibilities

Set up, break down, and clean up during events.
Perform routine and non-routine cleaning of restrooms and rental facilities.
Remove limbs and debris, blow leaves off sidewalks and greenways, clear mud and water from greenway tunnels after storms, and mow and trim ballfields.
Assist with manual labor including brick laying, pipe laying, painting, carpentry, and other construction tasks.
Lay out measurements, line ballfields, and assist with field maintenance.
Operate power mowers, chainsaws, brush cutters, edgers and clippers, power washers, ATVs, litter vacuums, and other equipment used in facility maintenance, landscaping, roadside maintenance, and right-of-way cleaning.
Open park gates and remove trash.
Assist repair technicians with their duties.
May operate light equipment such as utility vehicles, tractors, mowers, and dump trucks.
May lead a small work crew, community service workers, volunteers, and/or part-time workers.
May receive, sort, and package materials.
Complete daily work sheets and other required forms.