Parks & Recreation Maintenance Specialist

Town of Wake Forest, NC; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Optional Vision coverage

Pension

Job summary

The Town of Wake Forest, NC is hiring for a Parks and Recreation maintenance role focusing on the upkeep of parks, ball fields, and recreational facilities. Responsibilities include mowing, field preparation, fence repairs, and basic carpentry or plumbing tasks as needed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to perform heavy manual work outdoors, with valid NC driver’s license preferred. Pesticide license is a plus. Background check will be conducted after offer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the landscaping trade related to recreation field maintenance.
• General knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions.
• Working knowledge of building trades including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Ability to perform heavy manual work and work outside in varying conditions.
• Ability to operate equipment and follow oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks and ball fields by mowing, edging, and preparing fields for play.
• Repair fences, gates, and play area equipment as needed.
• Perform general maintenance on facilities and grounds.
• Drives and operates construction vehicles and other equipment.
• May lead a crew and supervise others on projects.
• Work weekend tournaments and events as required.

Skills

Landscaping knowledge

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance of parks, ball fields, and recreational facilities.

An employee in this class performs a variety of semi-skilled, manual labor tasks related to the construction, maintenance and repair of parks and recreational facilities. Work may include performing various horticultural practices, performing maintenance tasks on parks and recreation facilities, mowing, trimming and operating equipment. Work subjects the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions and hazards. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Supervisor. This is a generic class specification and may not describe all of the duties specific to each position. An employee may be assigned to ball field crews or general maintenance crews.

Employee Values: Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are expected to uphold and exhibit the Town’s shared employee values of caring, commitment, character, and collaboration.

Essential Functions

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Performs a variety of maintenance tasks such as mowing grass and preparing balls fields for play; repairs fences and gates; removes leaves, debris, and snow from facilities.
• Performs general maintenance tasks on public recreational complexes, play ground equipment, fences and gates and tennis courts.
• Performs some carpentry, plumbing, and minor electrical work related to recreational facilities.
• Prunes and weed eats.
• Applies mulch.
• Sprays and applies pesticides.
• Performs landscaping duties such as planting grass, building planting beds, applying fertilizer, etc.
• Cleans bathrooms and gets up trash at recreational facilities.
• Operates all equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks such as trucks, tractors, hand tools, and mowing machines.
• Drags, sets pitching rubber, installs bases, repairs fields and paints lines on ball fields.
• Mows grass, trims shrubbery, clears and landscapes other municipal property.
• Determines equipment and materials needed on job sites.
• Sets up and takes down for special events.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment used.
• Drives crew and construction vehicles.
• May lead a crew of permanent, temporary, or seasonal workers on a project and instruct personnel regarding tasks to be performed and equipment safety.
• Works on weekends for tournaments and special events.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of the landscaping trade, specifically related to recreation field maintenance.

General knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned areas of work.

Working knowledge of the building trades of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.

Working knowledge of horticultural practices.

Ability to perform heavy manual work over long periods of time.

Ability to work outside in various environmental conditions.

Ability to operate the equipment.

Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.

Desirable Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school with some experience working in landscape maintenance or construction.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Pesticide license, preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must possess the visual acuity to perform labor tasks, operate equipment and motor vehicles, inspect the work performed, and review work for accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness.

Once an offer of employment has been extended, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation, including NC State Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting.

The link below provides a summary of the major benefits provided to new full-time, regular employees with the Town of Wake Forest.

2025-26 TOWF Benefit Summary

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Optional Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plan and 401(k)
• Social Security
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program