Recreation Maintenance Worker I

City of Burlington NC; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burlington NC is seeking a Maintenance Worker for the Recreation and Parks Department to perform semi-skilled and skilled labor maintaining parks and facilities. You will inspect playgrounds, amusement rides, and aquatic systems and operate various tools and equipment outdoors and indoors.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid North Carolina driver’s license. The role includes on-call weeks, occasional nights and weekends, and work in varying weather to support city

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience in construction, maintenance, or related fields.
• Some work experience in building grounds or facility maintenance is preferred.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping, maintenance, and repair tasks for city parks and facilities.
• Operate hand and power tools, lawn equipment, tractors, and light equipment.
• Inspect and maintain playgrounds, amusement rides, and aquatic systems for safety.
• Support custodial teams and assist in event setup and teardown.
• Complete tasks and work orders and assist with weather-related cleanup.

Skills

Independence

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lawn equipment

Tractors

City vehicles

Specialized equipment

Job description

About us:

Burlington Recreation and Parks provide a diverse range of programs that enhances the well-being of our residents. Besides just being fun, Burlington's parks, programs and services provide opportunities to improve physical and mental health, develop our youth, focus on the environment and make a positive impact on our city.

What you will do:

This role involves performing semi-skilled and skilled labor to maintain parks and facilities for the Recreation and Parks Department. Responsibilities include grounds and building maintenance, inspecting and maintaining playgrounds, amusement rides, and aquatic systems. The employee operates various tools and equipment, working both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to hazards like loud noise, machinery, electrical currents, and chemicals.

Landscaping and Maintenance:

• Perform diverse tasks in landscaping, maintenance, and repair of City parks and facilities.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, tractors, City vehicles, and specialized equipment as needed.

Safety and Compliance:

• Inspect and maintain amusement park rides to ensure compliance with NCDOL codes and regulations for safe operations.
• Maintain and repair city playgrounds to meet ASTM and CPSC safety guidelines for children.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of aquatic filtration and pump systems for City pools and splash parks.

Facility and Event Support:

• Support custodial teams to ensure all Recreation facilities are cleaned and supplied daily.
• Assemble and disassemble tables, chairs, and event equipment for special events at City parks and facilities.

General Maintenance and Cleanup:

• Complete assigned tasks and work orders from the supervisor.
• Perform trash cleanup and general cleaning in parks.
• Work during inclement weather to manage storm cleanup, snow and ice removal, or debris clearing as required.

Work Schedule and Availability:

• Participate in a rotating on-call weekly schedule.
• Work occasional nights and weekends to support City operations and events.

Additional Duties:

• Execute related tasks as assigned to support the overall functionality and safety of City parks and facilities.

Foundational Expertise:

• Broad understanding of building construction and maintenance principles.
• Familiarity with standards, practices, tools, materials, and equipment used in building and landscaping maintenance.

Technical Proficiency:

• Knowledgeable in basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and custodial practices.
• Skilled in using standard hand tools and operating light equipment for various tasks.

Safety Awareness:

• Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions relevant to the work environment.

Workplace Effectiveness:

• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high productivity.
• Strong ability to comprehend and follow detailed oral and written instructions.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Adept at establishing positive relationships with colleagues and the general public.
• Courteous and professional in responding to citizens and addressing concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency and some work experience in construction, building maintenance, repair of park grounds and facilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work in this class is described as strenuous using a negligible amount of force occasionally to move objects and complete tasks.
• An employee 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.
• Work necessitates visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
• An employee must possess the visual acuity to operate light equipment such as the mowers and vacuum cleaners, and small trucks in a safe manner.
• The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Inclement Weather Classification:

Essential