Parks & Recreation Field & Grounds Technician

Town of Wake Forest; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Wake Forest is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks maintaining parks, ball fields, and recreational facilities. Duties include mowing, trimming, fence repairs, and basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work under supervision.

Applicants should be able to work outdoors in different conditions, lift heavy loads, and operate maintenance equipment. A NC driver's license is preferred; pesticide license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with some landscape maintenance or construction experience.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for long periods.
• Knowledge of landscaping practices and recreation field maintenance.
• Possession of valid North Carolina driver’s license; pesticide license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass and prepare ball fields for play; repair fences and gates; remove leaves, debris and snow.
• Perform general maintenance on parks and recreational facilities and equipment.
• Prune and weed eat; apply mulch; spray and apply pesticides.
• Perform landscaping tasks such as planting, fertilizing, and bed building; clean facilities and restrooms.
• Operate equipment such as trucks, tractors, hand tools, and mowing machines.
• Lead a crew of workers on a project and ensure safety of operations.
• Work weekends for tournaments and special events.

Skills

Landscaping

Hazard awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractors

Hand tools

Job description

The Town of Wake Forest is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks maintaining parks, ball fields, and recreational facilities. Duties include mowing, trimming, fence repairs, and basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work under supervision.

Applicants should be able to work outdoors in different conditions, lift heavy loads, and operate maintenance equipment. A NC driver's license is preferred; pesticide license is a plus.