Park Maintenance Technician: Build Safe, Beautiful Parks

Franklin County Government; Louisburg (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Short-term disability

Vision

Voluntary term life

Local government retirement

401(k) with 4% employer contribution

Paid holidays (13 county-observed)

Job summary

Franklin County Government is seeking a Park Maintenance Technician to care for parks, athletic fields, and recreational facilities. The role involves manual labor, use of light equipment, and outdoor work to keep public spaces safe and welcoming.

Responsibilities include field preparation, equipment maintenance, and basic carpentry/plumbing tasks; leadership may be needed for seasonal staff. Must have a NC driver’s license and obtain a pesticide license within a year.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and some experience in general grounds or parks maintenance work.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire.
• Must obtain NC 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.
• Operates mowers, tractors, and various appurtenances.

Skills

Manual labor

Grounds maintenance

Tools & equipment

Safety precautions

Horticulture basics

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Light carpentry tools

Job description

Franklin County Government is seeking a Park Maintenance Technician to care for parks, athletic fields, and recreational facilities. The role involves manual labor, use of light equipment, and outdoor work to keep public spaces safe and welcoming.

Responsibilities include field preparation, equipment maintenance, and basic carpentry/plumbing tasks; leadership may be needed for seasonal staff. Must have a NC driver’s license and obtain a pesticide license within a year.