Lead Park Maintenance & Operations Technician

Mecklenburg County; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mecklenburg County is seeking a Sr Maintenance and Operations Technician for the South Region, based at Park Road Park. The role leads maintenance, landscaping, carpentry, and field upkeep across multiple parks. Expect daytime hours with weekend work as needed.

The incumbent will supervise tasks, assist with events, and support repair technicians while ensuring parks remain premier venues for the community and visitors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience related to area of assignment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License with County Driving Privileges; may require Class A/B CDL depending on assignment and endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup, breakdown and cleaning during events.
• Carry out routine cleaning of restrooms and rental facilities.
• Mow and trim ballfields; remove debris and manage grounds.
• Assist in carpentry, painting and other construction tasks.
• Layout measurements and line ballfields; assist in field maintenance.
• Operate power mowers, chainsaws, brush cutter, edger, clippers, power washers, ATVs, litter vacuum, and similar equipment.
• May lead a small work crew or supervise volunteers.

Skills

Light equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Lawn equipment

ATVs

Heavy equipment knowledge

Job description

Mecklenburg County is seeking a Sr Maintenance and Operations Technician for the South Region, based at Park Road Park. The role leads maintenance, landscaping, carpentry, and field upkeep across multiple parks. Expect daytime hours with weekend work as needed.

The incumbent will supervise tasks, assist with events, and support repair technicians while ensuring parks remain premier venues for the community and visitors.