Stadium and Venue Maintenance & Operations Technician

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Matthews, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking for a Stadium & Venue Maintenance and Operations Technician to join our team! This position will be based at American Legion Memorial Stadium and the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex and will assist the Maintenance Supervisor and Facility Managers with the preparation and maintenance of these facilities. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the athletic fields, field layout, painting of fields and logos, set-up and breakdown of the facility for events, and other general upkeep at the facilities. The preferred candidate will possess knowledge of field, turf grass management, agronomy, and athletic ground care maintenance and prevention. This full-time position will be required to work evenings, rotating weekends, and holidays based on the event schedule. Facility Information: American Legion Memorial Stadium is a newly renovated, 10,000 capacity, multi-purpose stadium and is home to the Charlotte Independence, Anthem RC, and Carolina Ascent FC. The Sportsplex has nine synthetic turf multi-purpose fields, two grass multi-purpose fields and a grass 4,000-seat stadium and hosts a variety of local, regional, and national events ranging from youth and high school to college and professional sports year-round. 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 one (1) year of experience related to area of assignment
High School Diploma or equivalent
General knowledge of applicable computer programs
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges.
Depending on area of assignment- may require Class A or Class B CDL
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

Valid NC Pesticide Applicator’s License
Class A CDL
Extensive experience in athletic field and/or golf course preparation
Turf, Ground, or Field related certifications
Knowledge of field, turf grass management, agronomy, and athletic ground care maintenance and prevention.

Responsibilities

Perform setup, breakdown and cleaning for events including services to restrooms and general park maintenance
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 with Natural Grass Cultural Practices including but not limited to: Fertilization, Aerification, Verticutting, Topdressing, Irrigation Repairs and Sod Replacement/Renovation.
Assist in performing synthetic turf field maintenance including grooming, debris removal, paint removal, and seam repairs.
Assist in manual labor such as brick laying, pipe laying, painting, carpentry and other construction tasks
Layout measurements and line athletic fields with both manual and robot painters
Operate Reel and Rotary mowers, Tractors, Skid Steers, Loaders, string trimmers, edgers, chainsaws, brush cutter, power washers, UTVs, litter vacuum, and other equipment used in facility maintenance, landscaping, and Athletic Field Maintenance.
Open park gates and remove trash
Assist repair technicians in duties
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
a defined benefit plan for retirement