Maintenance & Ops Technician- Central Region

Mecknc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County is seeking a Maintenance & Ops Technician for its parks in Central Region. This role involves facility maintenance, landscaping, and ensuring venues are ready for community events. Ideal candidates will have experience in grounds maintenance and operate various maintenance equipment. A collaborative spirit and attention to safety are essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package including healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in maintenance-related tasks.
• Requires a North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform park facility maintenance and general landscaping.
• Operate light equipment and assist in repairs and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Operation of power tools

Team collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power mowers

Chainsaws

Brush cutter

Utility vehicles

Dump trucks

Job description

Maintenance & Ops Technician- Central Region

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At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

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Please Apply By: Monday, June 30, 2025

Pay starts at $20.00/hr

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs. This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.” The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state-of the-art facilities and unique partnerships. Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

Position Summary

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Maintenance and Operations Technician to the team! This position will be responsible for park facility maintenance, general groundskeeping and landscaping within the Central Region of Mecklenburg County. The incumbent will also work closely with other Maintenance & Operations staff on daily maintenance tasks along with the possibility of more complex repairs. This full-time position will have a typical schedule of weekday daytime hours (6:00am-2:30pm) but may include occasional weekends and holidays depending on business needs.

Region Specific Information: The Central Region Maintenance & Operations Technicians will cover parks located in Central Charlotte, or the Uptown area of Charlotte. A few of the parks within the Central Region are First Ward Park, Romare Bearden Park, and Freedom Park. These venues host many large-scale community events each year and our maintenance staff will ensure that our parks remain premier venues for community events and gatherings.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance
• Proficiency with power tools to complete maintenance repairs
  
  

Essential Functions

• Perform setup, breakdown, and cleaning during events
• Perform routine and non-routine cleaning services to restrooms and indoor rental facilities
• Remove limbs and debris, blow leaves off sidewalks and greenways
• Operate power mowers, chainsaws, brush cutter, edger and clippers, power washers, ATVs, litter vacuum, and other equipment used in facility maintenance, landscaping, roadside maintenance, and right of way cleaning.
• Clear mud and water from greenway tunnels after storms
• Open park gates and remove trash
• Assists in performing field maintenance and service work on equipment operated.
• Assists repair technicians in duties.
• May include semi-skilled activities in buildings, grounds, storm water, and equipment operations.
• May operate light equipment such as utility vehicles, tractors, mowers and dump trucks.
• May receive, sort, and package materials.
• May serve as a lead to community service workers, volunteers and part-timers.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience related to area of assignment

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? Yes

Computer Skills: General knowledge of applicable computer programs

Licenses and Certifications: Requires a North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges. Depending on area of assignment, may require CDL Class A or B and/or endorsements.

Knowledge

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Light equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, and construction.
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this equipment.
• Safe work practices and hazards associated with work.
• Use of the tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in the maintenance activities.
  
  

Skills

• Filling out daily work sheets and other required forms.
• Light trucks, small tractors, mowers, and similar automotive equipment.
  
  

Abilities

• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
• Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
• Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time
• Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in area of expertise
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works outdoors exposed to varying weather conditions

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.

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