Sr Maintenance & Ops Technician- Aquatic Plumbing

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is adding a Sr Maintenance and Operations Technician to our Aquatics Repair team! Under direction of the Aquatics Maintenance Manager, this full-time position will perform plumbing maintenance at our indoor and outdoor pools and spray grounds throughout Mecklenburg County. This includes renovation projects and new installations. In addition, the selected candidate will perform installation of and repairs on decorative fountains within our parks. The incumbent will be a key member of our team in ensuring our aquatic facilities and park amenities remain premier venues for our community and visitors. This position will typically work daytime hours, Monday-Friday, but may be required to work evenings and weekends based upon business/facility needs. 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
Light 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
Light trucks, small 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

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification highly preferred

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine maintenance services to aquatic facilities
Assist in installation and repair of decorative fountains
Assist in manual labor such as pipe laying, painting, carpentry and other construction tasks
Assist with trenching to install new water or waste lines
Operate power mowers, chainsaws, brush cutter, edger and clippers, power washers, ATVs, litter vacuum, and other equipment used in facility maintenance, landscaping, roadside maintenance, and right of way cleaning.
Operate heavy equipment and dump trucks
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
pet insurance
dependent care flexible spending accounts
healthcare flexible spending accounts
commuter flexible spending accounts
health savings account
paid holiday
vacation
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
a defined benefit plan for retirement