Sr Maintenance & Ops Tech- Daily Greenway Maintenance

Mecklenburg County, NC•Charlotte, NC

42d•$21 - $27

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking for a Sr Maintenance & Operations Technician to join their Greenway Team! This position will assist with the upkeep of our urban greenway trail systems throughout Mecklenburg County. The incumbent will work independently maintaining several miles of our greenways including emptying trash receptacles, removing graffiti, blowing off trail surfaces, and other general upkeep tasks. Additionally, the selected candidate will be instrumental in ensuring our greenways remain safe and presentable for our community to enjoy. The successful candidate will have experience operating utility carts with pull behind blowers and have experience pulling a trailer behind a truck. This position will work daytime hours during the week and weekends only as needed based on business demands. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years of experience related to area of assignment
High School Diploma or equivalent
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges
Depending on the area of assignment, may require a Class A or B CDL with one or more of the following endorsements, H(Hazardous Materials), N(Tank Vehicle), P (Passenger Transport), S (School Bus/Passenger Transport), T (Double/Triples), or X (Tanker and hazardous Materials).
General knowledge of applicable computer programs
Heavy equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, and construction
Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this equipment
Safe work practices and hazards associated with work
Use of the tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in the maintenance activities
Filling out daily work sheets and other required forms
Heavy duty trucks, tractors, mowers and similar automotive equipment
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time
Managing Work: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in area of expertise

Nice To Haves

Valid NC Pesticide License

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine cleaning services to greenways
Remove limbs and debris; blows leaves off sidewalks and greenways; clears mud and water from greenway tunnels after storms
Clearing tunnels after floods of mud and debris
Haul materials in dump truck for projects and pull equipment on trailers
Assist in manual labor such as block laying, pipe laying, fence repair, carpentry and other construction tasks
Open park gates and removes trash
Operate skid steer, excavator, mowers, chainsaws, brush cutter, chipper, power washers, ATVs, and other equipment used in facility maintenance, landscaping, roadside maintenance, and right of way cleaning.
Assist repair technicians in duties
May operate light equipment such as utility vehicles, tractors, mowers and dump trucks
May serve as a lead on a small work crew, community service workers, volunteers and/or part-timers
May receive, sort, and package materials

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life
short term disability
long term disability
accident
cancer
critical illness
medical bridge and pet insurance
dependent care
healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts
health savings account
paid holiday
vacation and sick days
near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses
an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more
an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling
access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities
paid family leave
tuition reimbursement
a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement