Evening & Weekend Parks Caretaker

Buncombe County Government; United States; Remote; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Government is seeking a Parks Laborer to support the Recreation Services department. The role focuses on evening and weekend operations, ensuring parks are clean, safe, and well-maintained through patrols, trash collection, restroom upkeep, and general maintenance tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a NC driver license, with duties including groundskeeping, equipment operation, and assisting with athletic fields and special events as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required at time of hire.
• Basic groundskeeping and park maintenance knowledge and safety practices.
• Ability to operate basic maintenance tools and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine patrols of parks and facilities, mainly during evenings and weekends.
• Monitor safety, cleanliness, vandalism, and maintenance needs and report findings promptly.
• Perform trash pickup, litter removal, and restroom/facility cleaning as assigned.
• Assist with groundskeeping tasks such as raking leaves and maintaining pathways.
• Operate tools like leaf blowers, weed eaters, drills, and grinders as required.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Custodial skills

Safety awareness

Park maintenance

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Leaf blowers

Weed eater

Power drill

Grinder

Job description

Buncombe County Government is seeking a Parks Laborer to support the Recreation Services department. The role focuses on evening and weekend operations, ensuring parks are clean, safe, and well-maintained through patrols, trash collection, restroom upkeep, and general maintenance tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a NC driver license, with duties including groundskeeping, equipment operation, and assisting with athletic fields and special events as needed.