Landscape Technician I: Grounds & Field Maintenance

City of Gastonia; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gastonia is seeking a full-time Recreation Maintenance Worker to care for parks, facilities, beautification areas, and athletic fields. You will perform grounds maintenance, operate mowers, prune trees and hedges, and assist with irrigation and small equipment repairs.

A valid state driver’s license is required and some related experience is preferred. This position works under close supervision and involves physical tasks such as lifting and bending, with potential nights, weekends,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some grounds maintenance, horticulture or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in skilled and semi-skilled grounds, parks, facility, and field maintenance.
• Performs various duties associated with field preparation.
• Operates a variety of mowers in grass-cutting operations.
• Cuts, prunes, and trims trees, shrubs, and hedges; maintains landscape areas.
• Performs rough carpentry and painting in repair, maintenance, and construction of ground structures and equipment.
• Assists in repairing irrigation and small equipment.
• Operates light automotive or power equipment in connection with the above tasks.
• Runs errands, picks up and delivers supplies and materials.
• Assists in all areas of Recreation Maintenance as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn mowing

Tree pruning

Carpentry

Painting

Equipment operation

Education

High School Graduation or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

Pruning tools

Paint supplies

Irrigation repair tools

Light power equipment

Job description

The City of Gastonia is seeking a full-time Recreation Maintenance Worker to care for parks, facilities, beautification areas, and athletic fields. You will perform grounds maintenance, operate mowers, prune trees and hedges, and assist with irrigation and small equipment repairs.

A valid state driver’s license is required and some related experience is preferred. This position works under close supervision and involves physical tasks such as lifting and bending, with potential nights, weekends,