Park Maintenance Technician II

Alamance County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance County Parks and Recreation seeks a Park Maintenance Technician II to lead a team of Technician I and seasonal staff, performing oversee tasks across grounds, facilities, and trails. The role requires troubleshooting, scheduling preventive maintenance, inventory control, and ensuring safety standards.

Work includes outdoor duties in varying weather, operating mowing and landscaping equipment, and coordinating with park guests to provide reliable, safe park services.

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.
• 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 may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform landscaping and grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming hedges, trees, and trail maintenance.
• Maintain park facilities, equipment, and infrastructure including restrooms, picnic areas, playgrounds, and trails.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical problems.
• Oversee and coordinate work of Technician I and seasonal staff; provide guidance and training as needed.
• Inspect facilities and equipment to identify maintenance needs and ensure safety standards.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Manage inventory of supplies and equipment; maintain maintenance records.
• Interact with park visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulations; assist with events setup and teardown.

Skills

Landscaping

Grounds maintenance

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Communication

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in related field

Tools

Chainsaws

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Heavy equipment

Job description

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.

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.

• 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.

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