Outdoor Parks & Grounds Technician I

Town of Morrisville (NC); Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Morrisville (NC) seeks a Grounds Maintenance Technician I to care for parks, greenways, recreation areas and public spaces year-round. You will perform mowing, planting, equipment operation and basic facility upkeep while engaging residents and visitors.

Under the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, you will join a team dedicated to high-quality outdoor environments, supporting events and special projects while upholding safety and service standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, turf management, park maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Must pass drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle record check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, greenways, recreation areas, landscaped grounds, and rights-of-way.
• Perform landscaping tasks including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, weeding, and mulching.
• Assist with turf management activities such as fertilizing, aerating, overseeding, topdressing, and sodding.
• Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and other landscape materials.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs to park amenities, facilities, and equipment.
• Clean park shelters, buildings, playgrounds, and other public-use areas.
• Inspect playgrounds, grounds, and facilities for safety concerns and report major issues to supervisors.
• Remove leaves, snow, and debris from Town properties and facilities.
• Operate vehicles, mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, string trimmers, blowers, edgers, sprayers, and other equipment.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Drug screening

Background check

Motor vehicle record check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

String Trimmers

Blowers

Edgers

Sprayers

Job description

Town of Morrisville (NC) seeks a Grounds Maintenance Technician I to care for parks, greenways, recreation areas and public spaces year-round. You will perform mowing, planting, equipment operation and basic facility upkeep while engaging residents and visitors.

Under the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, you will join a team dedicated to high-quality outdoor environments, supporting events and special projects while upholding safety and service standards.