Park Maintenance Technician IV

City of Kannapolis; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 47,115 - 54,182; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kannapolis is seeking a Park Maintenance Technician IV to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in parks maintenance within the Parks and Recreation Department. Reporting to the Parks Manager, the role involves supervising staff, maintaining facilities, and overseeing irrigation systems.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, 4 years of landscaping/park maintenance experience, and at least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 4 years of landscaping/park maintenance experience.
• At least 2 years supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes parks and ensures parks operate within regulations.
• Enforces rules and regulations at parks and facilities.
• Supervises Tech II, Tech III, volunteers and part-time staff.
• Maintains parks, fields, greenways, and public spaces; repairs facilities and equipment.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with other departments and outside agencies.
• Assists with concerts and special events.
• Performs advanced irrigation system troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Maintains daily work records and performs custodial duties as needed.

Skills

Maintenance equipment operation

Irrigation systems maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Reading landscape/irrigation plans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL A endorsement

Pesticide applicator license

Job description

HIRING RANGE: $22.65 - $26.04 hourly; $47,115 - $54,182 annually Open until filled.

JOB SUMMARY

The Park Maintenance Technician IV performs skilled and semi-skilled work in parks maintenance in the Parks and Recreation Department. Reporting to the Parks Manager, the Park Maintenance Technician IV works under general supervision sufficient to assess achievement of key performance indicators.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

• Opens and closes parks and ensures parks are operated within established operational regulations.
• Enforces rules and regulations at parks and facilities.
• Works with and supervises Tech II, Tech III, volunteers and part-time staff.
• Supervises and participates in maintenance of athletic fields, parks, greenways, and public open spaces.
• Maintains and repairs park facilities, mowers, vehicles, tools, and other equipment.
• Assists with coordination of maintenance activities with other departments and outside agencies.
• Assists with concerts and special events.
• Assists Park Managers, Grounds Manager, Assistant Directors and Director with determining maintenance priorities and assigns work.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Performs routine seasonal irrigation start up, inspections and winterization procedures.
• Maintains grounds, prunes, trims, and fertilizes hedges, trees, and bushes; mows grass; applies herbicides and pesticides as necessary.
• Assists with implementation of maintenance plan for park facilities.
• Performs beautification work, including, but not limited to planting flowers, spreading pine needles and mulch.
• Interacts with public and provides customer service both in person and by phone.
• Maintains daily work records.
• Performs routine cleaning and custodial duties within Parks.
• Performs related tasks as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of the operation of maintenance equipment is necessary.
• Advanced knowledge of repair and maintenance of irrigation systems (including two-wire irrigation systems) and grounds maintenance and the associated work is necessary.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to read landscape and irrigation plans/designs along with as-builts.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school graduate or GED. At least 4 years of landscaping and/or park maintenance experience. At least two years supervisory experience is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years of age. Valid NC driver’s license with CDL A endorsement or ability to obtain is required. A safe driving history is also required. A pesticides applicator license with public operator, category L is required, or applicant must be willing to obtain within 12 months of hire.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Certification as an Irrigation Technician is preferred or the ability to obtain and maintain Irrigation Technician certification with twelve months of employment.
• AFO or CPO certification is preferred.
• Playground safety inspector certification is also preferred.

This position requires a Commercial Driver License and is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This position is subject to random substance abuse testing at anytime for the duration of employment and while occupying a DOT regulated position.

JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, including the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, walking, stooping, crouching, standing, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.