Parks Groundskeeper & Facilities Technician

Guilford County; Gibsonville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Telehealth UHC

Employee Wellness Center

Employee Assistance Program

13 paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation days

401(k)

State Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

FSA

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Job summary

Guilford County is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance worker to support the Parks and Open Space divisions. The role involves performing routine maintenance, operating landscape equipment, and ensuring safe, clean park environments for the public.

Responsibilities include mowing, planting, debris removal, equipment upkeep, and assisting with events. A valid driver’s license and high school diploma or GED are required, with pesticide licensing preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, automotive and carpentry skills.
• Knowledge of equipment and materials used to construct and maintain landscaped areas and other facilities.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in planting and caring for trees, shrubs, perennials, tropicals, annuals, and grasses.
• Knowledge of methods and application procedures for controlling or eradicating plant pests and diseases.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance of county parks and Open Space and grounds including weeding, mowing, and fertilizing lawns; plant, water, trim, and prune landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, and lawns; rake leaves and clear debris from streets, walks and other areas; apply herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to landscaped areas.
• Operate various landscape and construction equipment including power and hand tools, mowers, loaders, blowers; maintain tools and equipment; adhere to safe work practices.
• Perform general clerical functions; receiving and inventory of park supplies and materials. Collect and secure all money from all facility operations. Complete daily reports.
• Install and repair park equipment. Inspect facilities for repair needs; review maintenance needs with assigned supervisor.
• Clean park facilities and buildings; maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, clean restrooms, remove trash, sweep and mop floors.
• Provide customer service to park patrons, assist with customer needs, respond to emergencies.
• Explain and enforce park and Open Space rules; report suspicious activity to supervisor or law enforcement personnel. Assist with parking and crowd control for concerts and special events.
• Maintains sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, pool, planters, and other grounds features.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Customer service

Equipment operation

Driving license

Public safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Guilford County is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance worker to support the Parks and Open Space divisions. The role involves performing routine maintenance, operating landscape equipment, and ensuring safe, clean park environments for the public.

Responsibilities include mowing, planting, debris removal, equipment upkeep, and assisting with events. A valid driver’s license and high school diploma or GED are required, with pesticide licensing preferred.