Parks Maintenance Technician II (North Recreation Complex)

City of Greenville; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greenville seeks a stable, hands-on turf and athletic field technician to perform routine mowing, spraying, field layouts, and basic equipment maintenance across city facilities. You will operate a range of turf equipment, follow safety procedures, and support event setups and storm cleanup as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of turf equipment experience; NCDA applicator license preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year experience operating light to medium turf equipment.
• NCDA turf and ornamental pesticide applicator's license preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver's license (NC or another state).
• Ability to obtain NC pesticide applicator license within first 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Completes routine turf management functions (mowing, trimming, spraying, athletic field layouts).
• Follows safety procedures of the equipment and ensures that equipment is operated correctly.
• Operates a variety of commercial turf equipment to complete turf maintenance.
• Receives and follows project outlines and instructions.
• Performs minor equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates heavy equipment repairs and maintenance with the fleet division.
• Performs preventative maintenance on small engine equipment.
• Provides event support by assisting with event setups and breakdowns.
• Sprays turf and ballfields as directed to prevent weeds and maintain a safe playing surface.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

equipment operation

problem solving

communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

NCDA pesticide applicator license (preferred)

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform routine turf and athletic field maintenance at NRC; perform equipment, facility, and grounds maintenance; and perform some routine equipment maintenance and repairs. This is accomplished by operating a variety of turf equipment; complete routine mowing, spraying, and athletic field work; and completing maintenance tasks as instructed. Other duties include assisting with athletic and special event setup and teardown as well as storm cleanup.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• Completes routine turf management functions (mowing, trimming, spraying, athletic field layouts);
• Follows safety procedures of the equipment and ensures that equipment is operated correctly;
• Operates a variety of commercial turf equipment to complete turf maintenance;
• Receives and follows project outlines and instructions;
• Performs minor equipment maintenance;
• Coordinates heavy equipment repairs and maintenance with the fleet division;
• Performs preventative maintenance on small engine equipment;
• Provides event support by assisting with event setups and breakdowns;
• Sprays turf and ballfields as directed to prevent weeds and maintain a safe playing surface;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED; and
• At least 1 year experience operating various light to medium duty turf equipment (mowers, ballfield tractors, paint machines, sprayers, power and hand tools).
• NCDA turf and ornamental pesticide applicator's license (preferred not required)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• commercial turf equipment, pesticide application, athletic field layout, and irrigation systems.

Skill in:

• controlling operations of assigned equipment.
• using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• talking to others to convey information effectively.

Ability to:

• operate assigned equipment.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the position.

• Must have a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state. (Note: a valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)
• Ability to obtain NC pesticide applicator license within first 6 months of employment.