Part-Time Grounds & Facilities Technician

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department in Charlotte, NC seeks Grounds Maintenance & Operations Assistants for temporary and limited part-time roles (19 hr/week). Positions cover Central Charlotte parks and nearby venues, with day, evening, and weekend shifts possible based on events.

Responsibilities include loading heavy materials, basic facilities upkeep, custodial tasks, and outdoor grounds work in variable weather. Valid driver’s license required; some roles include evening hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid NC or SC driver’s license and county driving privileges.
• General computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload heavy material from trucks and vans.
• Move and aid in moving furniture or equipment and large and bulky objects.
• Perform building maintenance such as checking fire extinguishers, changing light bulbs, and unstopping toilets.
• Perform general custodial work and grounds keeping tasks.
• Shovel snow and mow the grass as needed.
• Dig ditches and perform general labor tasks as required.

Skills

Chainsaw operation

Brush cutter

Blowers

Sweepers

Heavy manual labor

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw

Brush cutter

Blowers

Sweepers

Job description

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department in Charlotte, NC seeks Grounds Maintenance & Operations Assistants for temporary and limited part-time roles (19 hr/week). Positions cover Central Charlotte parks and nearby venues, with day, evening, and weekend shifts possible based on events.

Responsibilities include loading heavy materials, basic facilities upkeep, custodial tasks, and outdoor grounds work in variable weather. Valid driver’s license required; some roles include evening hours.