Parks Maintenance Technician

City of Santa Fe Springs; Carthage (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore County is seeking a Park Maintenance worker to care for park grounds, ballfields and walking trails. You will operate equipment, prepare fields for play, and perform painting and repairs as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License within one year. A valid NC driver's license and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of professional grounds maintenance experience.
• Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicator License within 1 year of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Background check, pre-employment drug test, and post offer physical required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of park grounds, ballfields, trails and related public areas.
• Operate mower, blower, field prep machine, tractor, truck and trailer.
• Assist in storm cleanup and debris removal; trim, prune, fertilize and irrigate.

Skills

Park maintenance

Landscaping

Turf grass maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Written and oral communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Tractors and implements

Landscaping equipment

Construction equipment

Job description

Essential Job Duties

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Performs intermediate technical work of maintenance and care of park grounds, ballfields, walking trails, and other areas of public grounds through essential functions such as: sows grass, aerates soil, plants flowers, mulches flower beds, trims trees and hedges, edges sidewalks, removes fallen tree limbs; rakes leaves, cleans sidewalks and curbs; performs painting tasks; operates equipment to include mower, blower, field prep machine, tractor, truck and trailer; assists in snow and ice removal; participates in trimming, pruning, planting, fertilizing, irrigating, and pest control; prepares fields for play, drags and lines ballfields; mows fields, replaces lights, builds pitcher's mound, installs bases, etc.; participates in storm cleanup and removal of debris; participates in trash and litter removal; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Park Maintenance Supervisor.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment utilized in parks and recreation maintenance and repair
• Thorough knowledge of common practices, tools, and terminology of landscaping and horticulture as applied to grounds
• Thorough knowledge of the practices and methods of landscaping and turf grass maintenance
• Considerable knowledge of the work hazards, related liabilities, and applicable safety standards associated with assigned work
• Skill in the operation of a backhoe, tractors and implements, landscaping equipment, and general construction and building equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens involved in sporting and recreational activities

Education And Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and one (1) year of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: equipment repair, ground maintenance, building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical

AND

• Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicator License within one (1) year of employment

License, Certification, And Other Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

The County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity employer.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.

All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a background check, pre-employment drug test, and post offer physical. Moore County is an E-Verify Participant.