Parks Maintenance Assistant (Part-time)

Carteret County Government; Beaufort (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Carteret County Government is seeking a Part-time County Parks Maintenance Assistant to help maintain park facilities across the County. The role requires experience in grounds keeping and related tasks, with an emphasis on a strong work ethic and flexible scheduling.

The position involves evenings and weekend work, with a hiring rate of $17.49 per hour and a typical schedule of 19 hours per week across various parks. Pre-employment screenings are required, and posting expires 11/12/2026.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and considerable experience in skilled trades and building and grounds maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains park equipment and buildings.
• Performs plumbing, masonry, carpentry and minor electrical work.
• Collects trash and garbage and disposes of same.
• Mows grass, trims shrubbery and trees.
• Operates trucks and tractors in grounds preparation and maintenance work.
• Performs custodial duties at all parks and recreation facilities; answers patrons’ questions; assists in setting facility up for usage as required.
• Performs minor building, custodial, repair and maintenance work.
• Services and maintains light automotive equipment.
• Marks off athletic fields and courts to prescribed standards

Skills

Construction tools

Building trades knowledge

Safety precautions

Follow directions

Hand tools

Operate machinery

Problem solving

Teamwork

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma

Valid driver’s license

Job description

• Employee Type PT Not Benefits Eligible

Part-time County Parks Maintenance Assistant

The Job

Carteret County Government is seeking a Part-time County Parks Maintenance Assistant to assist with maintaining the county-wide parks properties. Do you have experience in grounds keeping, ballfield/park maintenance or lawn care? Do you have a great attitude & work ethic? Then, the Part-time County Parks Maintenance Assistant job may be the role for you!

The Location

Various across Carteret County. Must be available to work evenings & weekends.

The Details

Hiring rate $17.49 per hour.

REQUIRED - Must complete pre-employment screenings including criminal background check, fingerprint background, drug test, motor vehicle report & education screening (if applicable). Offers of employment are conditional on acceptable results.

Posting expires 11/12/2026.

19 hours or less per week.

The Job Description

General Statement of Duties

Performs intermediate skilled maintenance and repair work at park facilities and related facilities.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs maintenance activities at park facilities throughout the County. Work includes maintaining and repairing parks, ball fields, playground equipment, buildings and facilities. This includes repairing tables, grills, and sinks; cleaning restrooms and mowing. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Parks Maintenance Foreman and is evaluated through periodic discussions, observation and quality of work performed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Repairs and maintains park equipment and buildings.
• Performs plumbing, masonry, carpentry and minor electrical work.
• Collects trash and garbage and disposes of same.
• Mows grass, trims shrubbery and trees.
• Operates trucks and tractors in grounds preparation and maintenance work.
• Performs custodial duties at all parks and recreation facilities; answers patrons’ questions; assists in setting facility up for usage as required.
• Performs minor building, custodial, repair and maintenance work.
• Services and maintains light automotive equipment.
• Marks off athletic fields and courts to prescribed standards

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work.
• General knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools and techniques of the standard building trades.
• Good knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to use common hand tools.
• Ability to operate simple machinery.
• Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to be courteous and tactful in dealing with the public.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
• 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 depth perception, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arms-length, operation of machines, and operation of motor vehicles or equipment.
• Worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.
• Worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Additional Job Duties

• Performs related duties as required.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from high school and considerable experience in skilled trades and building and grounds maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays when required.