Park Maintenance & Grounds Technician

City of Shelby; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Shelby in Shelby, NC is seeking a general Parks Grounds worker to perform park grounds and building maintenance and repair tasks under the supervision of the Grounds Crew Supervisor.

You will clean buildings, mow fields, operate maintenance equipment, and assist with event setups; requires a high school diploma or GED, valid NC driver license, and ability to perform manual labor in varying weather. CPR certification must be obtained within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CPR certification within one year of hire preferred.
• General knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used in construction, turf grass, and maintenance work; ability to use them efficiently.
• Ability to read and write; maps and take measurements; perform manual labor in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform park grounds and building maintenance and repair tasks under supervision.
• Clean buildings and offices; dust, vacuum, mop, and empty trash; maintain floors; clean restrooms; pick up litter.
• Mow and maintain athletic fields, cemeteries, golf course greens/fairways, and playgrounds; seed and fertilize as needed.
• Trim hedges and weeds around fences and equipment; prepare fields for play; reset bases and mark lines.
• Paint walls and other objects; perform minor electrical and plumbing work; set up facilities for events.
• Operate equipment (aerator, reel mower, fertilizer spreader, etc.), perform light maintenance, and report needed repairs.
• Follow safety guidelines; work in various locations; communicate with supervisor and associates.

Skills

Reading and writing

Map reading & measurements

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification within 1 year

Tools

Hand tools

Lawn equipment operation

General tools & equipment knowledge

Job description

City of Shelby in Shelby, NC is seeking a general Parks Grounds worker to perform park grounds and building maintenance and repair tasks under the supervision of the Grounds Crew Supervisor.

You will clean buildings, mow fields, operate maintenance equipment, and assist with event setups; requires a high school diploma or GED, valid NC driver license, and ability to perform manual labor in varying weather. CPR certification must be obtained within one year of hire.