Park Grounds & Facilities Technician

Franklin County NC; Louisburg (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Vision insurance

Voluntary term life

401(k) with 4% employer contribution

Paid holidays (13)

Employee wellness program

County-sponsored gym

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department in Louisburg, NC is seeking a Park Maintenance Technician to keep our parks, athletic fields and facilities safe and appealing. This hands-on role requires reliable outdoor work and the ability to operate a range of light equipment.

You will join a team that performs horticultural tasks, repairs playgrounds, prepares fields and supports seasonal staffing. A high school diploma and applicable experience are needed; NC driver's license and pesticide

Qualifications

• Graduation from High school and some experience in general grounds or parks maintenance work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire.
• Must obtain N.C. Pesticide Applicator’s License within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, runs weed eaters, fertilizes and plants grass and trees; applies pesticides and herbicides, and performs other horticultural practices in the parks.
• Prepares athletics fields for sports and team events; mows, drags, and lines ball fields.
• Cleans parks and ball fields, picks up trash, and cleans and restocks bathrooms.
• Performs maintenance and repair duties on recreational facilities including light carpentry, and minor electrical work; paints, repairs plumbing and performs basic masonry work; checks equipment for safety.
• Builds and prefabricates park furniture, maintains and repairs park equipment.
• Serves as crew leader for temporary or seasonal workers.
• Maintains cleaning and grounds equipment.
• Maintains pesticide and herbicide records, and other inventory records.
• Operates mowers, tractors, and various appurtenances.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Crew leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawn mowers

Tractors

Pesticide handling

Job description

Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department in Louisburg, NC is seeking a Park Maintenance Technician to keep our parks, athletic fields and facilities safe and appealing. This hands-on role requires reliable outdoor work and the ability to operate a range of light equipment.

You will join a team that performs horticultural tasks, repairs playgrounds, prepares fields and supports seasonal staffing. A high school diploma and applicable experience are needed; NC driver's license and pesticide