Facilities Grounds Technician — Maintenance & On‑Call Support

Rockingham County, NH; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

On‑Site Gym

Job summary

Rockingham County, NH is seeking a Building & Grounds Technician to maintain the County Complex grounds and operate related equipment. This role supports Facilities Operations, ensuring safe, environmentally conscious grounds and timely preventive maintenance.

You will coordinate routine upkeep, assist with snow removal and on‑call coverage, learn cross‑training in other facilities areas, and contribute to a team committed to service, wellness, and community pride.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Two to five years of relevant experience.
• A current, valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to operate a multitude of power and hand tools including riding lawn mowers, push power mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, circular saws, bench grinders, drills, tractors, back hoes, front-end loaders, and snow removal equipment including snowplows.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the overall grounds of the County Complex including lawns, shrubs, trees, flowers, roads, parking lots, catch basins, drainage ditches, hay fields.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs for equipment and perform small engine repair.
• Cross‑train in other areas of Facilities Maintenance and participate in rotating on‑call maintenance for coverage purposes.
• Respond to emergency situations, such as snow removal, for up to 16 hours.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Rockingham County, NH is seeking a Building & Grounds Technician to maintain the County Complex grounds and operate related equipment. This role supports Facilities Operations, ensuring safe, environmentally conscious grounds and timely preventive maintenance.

You will coordinate routine upkeep, assist with snow removal and on‑call coverage, learn cross‑training in other facilities areas, and contribute to a team committed to service, wellness, and community pride.