Park Maintenance Technician II

Alamance County Government; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Alamance County Government seeks a Park Maintenance Technician II for Alamance County Parks and Recreation. This advanced role leads seasonal staff, performs skilled maintenance, and ensures parks remain safe and attractive for the community.

Applicants should have park maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather. The position requires ethical conduct and a customer-focused approach to public service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in a related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in park maintenance or related field.
• Knowledge of landscaping, grounds maintenance, and building maintenance practices.
• Ability to transport, operate, and maintain a variety of equipment, including heavy equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks (mowing, hedges, trails) using equipment.
• Maintain park facilities, equipment, and infrastructure (restrooms, playgrounds, trails).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical/electrical problems.
• Oversee and train Park Maintenance Technician I and seasonal staff.
• Inspect facilities and equipment to ensure safety standards.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Manage inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain records of maintenance activities.
• Interact with park visitors courteously and professionally.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulations.
• Assist with setup/teardown of events and programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Job Purpose

Alamance County Parks and Recreation is seeking a skilled and experienced Park Maintenance Technician II to join our team! This advanced position provides leadership and expertise in maintaining our parks and recreational facilities, ensuring they are safe, beautiful, and functional for the community.

The Park Maintenance Technician II performs a wide range of skilled maintenance and repair tasks, including overseeing the work of Technician I and/or seasonal staff. This position requires a strong understanding of park maintenance practices, the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems, and a commitment to providing exceptional public service while operating independently.

Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and direct sunlight.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently perform landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming hedges and trees, and maintaining park areas and trails using various equipment such as chainsaws, mowers, trimmers, and blowers.


• Independently perform maintenance and repair work on park facilities, equipment, and infrastructure, including restrooms, picnic areas, playgrounds, trails, and other park facilities.


• Troubleshoots and diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems.


• Oversees and coordinates the work of Park Maintenance Technician I and/or seasonal staff, providing guidance and training as needed.


• Inspect facilities and equipment to identify maintenance needs and ensure safety standards are met.


• Develops and implements preventative maintenance schedules.


• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment.


• Prepares and maintains records of maintenance activities.


• Interacts with park visitors in a courteous and professional manner.


• Follows all safety procedures and regulations.


• Assists with the setup and teardown of special events and programs.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in a related field preferred.


• Valid driver's license


• Demonstrated experience in park maintenance or a related field.


• Demonstrated knowledge of landscaping, grounds maintenance, and building maintenance practices.


• Ability to transport, operate, and maintain a variety of equipment, including heavy equipment


• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.


• Ability to lead and supervise others.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work a rotating schedule that will require occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.


• Basic computer skills


• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds is required

Additional Preferred skills:

• Demonstrable experience transporting and operating heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, skid steers, etc.

Skills & Abilities

COMPETENCY STATEMENTS:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.


• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.


• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.


• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.


• Concentration - Ability to concentrate on tasks through many distractions.


• Cooperation - Ability to accept supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.


• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.


• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.


• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.


• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.


• Multi-tasker – Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.


• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.


• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with guests and co-workers.


• Reliability – Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines.


• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.


• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Physical Demands

This position requires consistent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying.

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day).

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day).

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day).

Stand C

Walk C

Sit O

Manually Manipulate F

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb O

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend F

Talk/Hear C

See C

Taste/Smell O

Lift/Carry

10 lbs. or less F

11-20 lbs. F

21-50 lbs. O

51-100 lbs. O

Over 100 lbs. O

Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less F

13-25 lbs. F

26-40 lbs. O

41-100 lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)


• Color Differentiation: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoors and outdoors. May encounter temperatures above 90 degrees and below 40 degrees.


• Exposure to chemical and fumes, smoke and dust, wet and damp areas

Health Insurance

Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including 2 Standard PPO plans and a High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA.

Dental Benefit

Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees at no cost. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment.

Vision Insurance

A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.

Voluntary Benefits:

Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.

Life Insurance

Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents.

Retirement Benefits

Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed.

Time Off Accruals

Vacation Time

Annual Leave is accrued based on years of service. Employees can accrue from 10-25 days per year.

Sick Time

All County full time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

County Observed Holidays

Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule.

Wellness Benefits & Programming

Employee Assistance Program:

There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all it's free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isn't recorded.

Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.

Alamance County Employee Health Center:

Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the health center.

Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.

Services Available

Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as flu, sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever.

Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...)

Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider

Health Education and Counseling

Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate.

Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.

Employee Fitness Center

Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.