Temporary Maintenance & Ops Assistant- American Legion Memorial Stadium

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is hiring for a Temporary Maintenance & Operations Assistant. This position will be located at Grady Cole Center and American Legion Memorial Stadium and will assist with athletic event logistics and work closely with event staff including public address announcer, scoreboard operator, parking staff and security. This position will also assist with athletic field and facility maintenance, which includes but is not limited to goals, nets, press box, and general grounds maintenance. In addition, the incumbents may also take part in operating the scoreboard, clock and sound equipment at events. These positions will work a varying schedule to include daytime hours, evenings, weekends, and possible holidays. The Grady Cole Center (3,000-capacity civic center) and American Legion Memorial Stadium (10,000-seat stadium) are large scale public assembly rental venues owned and operated by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department. The facilities lie adjacent to each other on a 12-acre parcel of land nestled within Central Piedmont Community College’s Central Campus in uptown Charlotte.

Requirements

No experience required
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, grounds keeping, and construction
Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this equipment
Knowledge of basic tools used in maintenance and construction work
Skill in operating a chainsaw and brush cutter, blowers, sweepers and other assigned equipment
Skill in performing heavy manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures (Adaptability)
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships (Collaboration)
Ability to clearly convey 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 (Communication)
Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals (Contributing to Team Success)
Ability to consistently maintain high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time (Energy)

Nice To Haves

Experience working at athletic venues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Load and unload heavy material from trucks and vans
Move and aid in moving furniture or equipment and large and bulky objects
Perform building maintenance such as checking fire extinguishers, changing light bulbs, and unstopping toilets
Perform general custodial work
Perform general grounds keeping such as picking up trash and debris, shoveling snow and mowing the grass
Perform general laborer-type work such as digging ditches
Assist with athletic event logistics
Work closely with event staff including public address announcer, scoreboard operator, parking staff and security
Assist with athletic field and facility maintenance, which includes but is not limited to goals, nets, press box, and general grounds maintenance
Operate the scoreboard, clock and sound equipment at events

Benefits

chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you
opportunity to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role

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