Park Grounds Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

401a Contribution

Group Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Wellness Program

Job summary

City of Winston-Salem is seeking an intermediate skilled trades worker to maintain grass and turf in city parks and on city-owned property, performing related tasks under moderate supervision.

The role includes operating grounds-keeping equipment, handling litter removal, and assisting with daily work orders and safety procedures. Strong knowledge of department policies and equipment is essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and moderate experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of related industry organization, department policies, practices, and procedures; knowledge of laws and ordinances; familiarity with city geography; ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Operates grounds keeping equipment; maintains park grounds and rights of way; clears leaves and debris as needed.
• Collects and removes litter from city-owned property.
• Performs pre-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment and maintains tools.
• Assists with assigned tasks from supervisor and community service workers.
• Performs emergency maintenance during severe weather, including snow removal.
• Verifies daily work assignments with supervisor; assists with traffic control as needed.

Skills

Arithmetic calculations

Interpersonal skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Moderate experience in grounds maintenance

Tools

Grounds equipment operation

Job description

City of Winston-Salem is seeking an intermediate skilled trades worker to maintain grass and turf in city parks and on city-owned property, performing related tasks under moderate supervision.

The role includes operating grounds-keeping equipment, handling litter removal, and assisting with daily work orders and safety procedures. Strong knowledge of department policies and equipment is essential for success.