Entry-Level Park Grounds Maintenance Technician

The City of Rocky Mount; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The City of Rocky Mount is seeking a Park Grounds Maintenance worker to perform skilled outdoor maintenance across city parks and facilities. You will mow grass, edge curbs, plant trees, maintain flowers, and support irrigation and turf projects.

The role requires operating mowers and tools, following safety guidelines, and assisting with special events. A NC driver’s license is needed; training will be provided. Outdoor work is a core aspect of this full-time position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid North Carolina driver license for the type of vehicle operated.
• Must have a valid NC driver’s license.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, edges curbs, and removes leaves; removes tree limbs and dead trees from parks.
• Operates mowers, blowers, edgers, and weed eaters.
• Picks up supplies needed to perform daily work activities.
• Installs and maintains flower beds.
• Maintains tools and equipment.
• Assists with litter collection and disposal.
• Assists in the installation of irrigation systems.
• Applies herbicides and pesticides.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains fences.
• Maintains restrooms.
• Applies fertilizers.
• Maintains and repairs sports fields.
• Installs mulch.
• Plants trees and shrubs.
• Assists in equipment set-up and break-down for special events.
• Preparation of athletic Fields and bathrooms for games.

Skills

Mowing

Edging

Equipment operation

Leaf removal

Flower bed maintenance

Safety awareness

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mowers

Leaf blowers

Edgers

Weed eaters

Irrigation systems

Pesticide application

Job description

The City of Rocky Mount is seeking a Park Grounds Maintenance worker to perform skilled outdoor maintenance across city parks and facilities. You will mow grass, edge curbs, plant trees, maintain flowers, and support irrigation and turf projects.

The role requires operating mowers and tools, following safety guidelines, and assisting with special events. A NC driver’s license is needed; training will be provided. Outdoor work is a core aspect of this full-time position.