Recreation Maintenance Worker P/T

Craven County Government; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Craven County Government seeks part-time park maintenance staff for Creekside and West Craven Parks. The role involves cleaning park areas, sanitizing restrooms, preparing athletic fields for weekend games, mowing and trimming grounds, and supporting special events. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Applicants should be at least 18 with a valid NC driver's license; experience with mowing and field maintenance equipment is preferred. Position supports Spring through Fall months.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid NC Driver's license.
• Experience operating mowing and field maintenance equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep park areas clean of trash and debris.
• Sanitize and clean bathrooms.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields for weekend games and tournaments.
• Mow and trim fields and common grounds.
• Work evenings and weekends as required.
• Assist with Creekside or West Craven Parks as needed.

Skills

Lawn equipment

Operate machinery

Public interaction

Heavy lifting

Evenings & weekends

Tools

Tractors

Lawn mowers

Weed eaters

Power tools

Job description

Performs work in the park maintenance of County parks and facilities. Work will be primarily performed at Creekside or West Craven Parks.

• Works part-time through the Spring, Summer, and Fall months to assist with park maintenance.
• Keep Park areas clean of trash and debris.
• Sanitize and clean bathrooms.
• Prepares and maintains athletic fields for weekend games and tournaments, cleans restrooms and shelters.
• Mows and trims fields and common grounds.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Work requires considerable tact as you will come into contact on a regular basis with the general public.
• Must be able to work special events and programs as needed.

Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid NC Driver's license. Experience operating mowing and field maintenance equipment preferred.

Special Requirements

G.S. 153A-94.2(b) Subject to SBI criminal history record check prior to hire.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• General knowledge of outdoor lawn equipment, turf maintenance and general landscape practices.
• Ability to operate tractors, lawn mowers, weed eaters, and power tools.
• Ability to perform strenuous work under varying weather conditions including hot outdoor environments.
• Ability to exercise tact with the general public.
• Ability to lift equipment, paint, and line marking equipment up to 75 pounds.