Sr Maintenance & Ops Technician- Community Gardens

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

5d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is excited to add a Sr Maintenance & Operations Technician to their Park Operations team. This full-time position will oversee 20+ community gardens across Mecklenburg County. This will include but is not limited to maintenance and upkeep of the gardens, small maintenance repair projects within the grounds, and administrative duties related to the gardens. Additionally, the incumbent will lead and work with community volunteers as well as part time staff. The selected candidate will be a key member of our staff in ensuring our community gardens remain premier sites for our visitors and community. The schedule for this position may include weekends based on business 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 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
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

Experience managing a public garden
Substantial plant knowledge
Valid Pesticide Applicator’s License

Responsibilities

Perform setup, breakdown and cleaning during events
Perform routine and non-routine cleaning services to restrooms and rental facilities
Remove limbs and debris; blows leaves off sidewalks and greenways; clears mud and water from greenway tunnels after storms, and mow and trim ballfields
Assist in manual labor such as brick laying, pipe laying, painting, carpentry and other construction tasks
Layout measurements and line ballfields and assist in performing field maintenance
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.
Open park gates and removes trash
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