Part Time Maintenance & Ops Assistant (19hr/week)

Mecklenburg County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in community services is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance & Operations Assistant to enhance the beauty and functionality of local parks. This role involves hands-on maintenance tasks, ensuring that facilities are well-kept for public enjoyment. With a focus on community engagement, the position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to local events and recreational activities. Ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and have a passion for maintaining green spaces, this role provides a supportive environment to grow your skills while making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but grounds maintenance and landscaping experience preferred.
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day maintenance activities including grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Ensure park facilities remain optimal for community events and recreation.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Landscaping experience

Operating a chainsaw

Heavy manual labor

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw

Brush cutter

Blowers

Sweepers

Job description

**Open Until Filled**

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career
At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs. This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team dedicated to building a better community, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

POSITION SUMMARY
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking for a Grounds Maintenance & Operations Assistant to join our team! This position will be based at Reedy Creek Park and will perform day-to-day maintenance activities in any of the maintenance areas, including but not limited to grounds maintenance and landscaping within the park. The incumbent will also be responsible for upkeep of our park facilities ensuring that they remain optimal sites for community events and recreation. This position will work about 19 hours per week and will primarily consist of weekends with occasional weekday hours depending on business need.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Grounds maintenance experience
• Landscaping experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• 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
• Perform general grounds keeping such as picking up trash and debris, shoveling snow and mowing the grass
• Perform general laborer-type work such as digging ditches

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: No experience required
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
Computer Skills: General knowledge of applicable computer programs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:
• Light equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, and construction
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this equipment
• Basic tools used in maintenance and construction work

Skills:
• Operating a chainsaw and brush cutter, blowers, sweepers, and other assigned equipment
• Performing heavy manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions

Abilities:
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment
• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas
• Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team
• Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works outdoors exposed to weather conditions

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.