Athletic Field Maintenance Pro – Build Dynamic Parks

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is seeking an Athletic Field Maintenance Technician to support field upkeep across the North Region. The role involves mowing, aeration, fertilization, field layout and lining, and coordinating with athletics staff to ensure safe, ready fields for events and activities.

The position typically follows weekday daytime hours, with rare weekend work depending on activity schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of one year related to the area of assignment.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges.
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of applicable computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, breakdown and clean during events.
• Prepare athletic fields for games.
• Clean restrooms and rental facilities as needed.
• Remove debris and mow/trim ballfields; manage mud/water after storms.
• Assist in brick laying, pipe laying, painting, carpentry and other tasks.
• Layout measurements and line ballfields; assist in field maintenance.
• Operate mowers, chainsaws, edger and other equipment used in maintenance.
• Open park gates and remove trash; assist repair technicians.

Skills

Athletic field maintenance

Athletic event operations knowledge

CDL (Class A)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is seeking an Athletic Field Maintenance Technician to support field upkeep across the North Region. The role involves mowing, aeration, fertilization, field layout and lining, and coordinating with athletics staff to ensure safe, ready fields for events and activities.

The position typically follows weekday daytime hours, with rare weekend work depending on activity schedules.