Parks Maintenance Technician

Rockymountnc; Rocky Mount (NC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rocky Mount is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to assist in repair and upkeep of parks, facilities and grounds. You will perform tree and limb removal, erosion repair, and assist with drainage and water features, ensuring safe public spaces.

Responsibilities include operating hand and power tools, following safety guidelines, and responding to after-hours emergencies. Knowledge of safety standards and ability to read simple worksheets preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs assigned tools and equipment.
• Constructs Park structures and recreational equipment, including swing sets, basketball goals, tennis courts, gazebos, fishing piers, look-out piers, and decks.
• Maintains and cleans swimming pools and related equipment; adds chemicals to ensure water quality.
• Operates lawn mowing equipment, chainsaws, pole saws, shovels, picks, and axes.
• Operates tools and equipment, including skill saw, table saw, miter saw, hammer drill, level, and wrenches; operates backhoes and other light equipment and sewer jet.
• Cleans open ditches; landscapes and sows grass.
• Repairs and replaces drain covers and basins.
• Repairs damage caused by erosion.
• Removes low hanging limbs.
• Maintains rights-of-way and traffic islands.Repairs water fountains and restrooms; repairs roofs; paints structures; resurfaces basketball courts and tennis courts; removes graffiti from buildings and sidewalks.
• Assists with the demolition of condemned structures.
• Transports materials and equipment to work sites.
• Installs barricades and other traffic control devices.
• Assists in the collection of loose leaves.
• Follows safety guidelines.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship/Internship or 1–2 years related experience

Job description

City of Rocky Mount is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to assist in repair and upkeep of parks, facilities and grounds. You will perform tree and limb removal, erosion repair, and assist with drainage and water features, ensuring safe public spaces.

Responsibilities include operating hand and power tools, following safety guidelines, and responding to after-hours emergencies. Knowledge of safety standards and ability to read simple worksheets preferred.