Park Grounds Maintenance Technician I

County of Davidson; Royal Park (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Davidson in North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to care for grounds and facilities at county parks and the West Center Street Campus. The role focuses on landscaping, field prep, and general maintenance to ensure a safe, clean environment for visitors and athletic teams.

Applicants should have basic math skills, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid NC driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with landscaping/maintenance knowledge.
• Valid North Carolina Driver License.
• Basic math skills to calibrate pesticide/herbicide applications.
• Ability to supervise part-time/seasonal staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintains grounds and fields, landscaping, shrubs and trees at all County parks.
• Mows, weed eats, seeds and applies fertilizers and chemicals.
• Removes leaves and picks up litter and trash; maintains trails and paths.
• Performs basic repairs to and maintains lawn equipment and facilities.
• Prepares sports fields/courts for games and adheres to safety rules.

Skills

Basic math

Maintenance skills

Lawn equipment operation

Reading measurements

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

Mowers

Light grading equipment

Power saws

Lawn equipment maintenance

Job description

County of Davidson in North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to care for grounds and facilities at county parks and the West Center Street Campus. The role focuses on landscaping, field prep, and general maintenance to ensure a safe, clean environment for visitors and athletic teams.

Applicants should have basic math skills, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid NC driver's license.