Maintenance & Ops Technician- Daily Greenway Maintenance

About the role

The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is seeking a Maintenance & Operations Technician to join their Greenway Team. This position will assist with the upkeep of urban greenway trail systems throughout Mecklenburg County.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup, breakdown, and cleaning during events
• Perform routine and non-routine cleaning services to restrooms and rental facilities
• Remove limbs and debris; blow leaves off sidewalks and greenways; clear mud and water from greenway tunnels after storms; mow and trim ballfields
• Affix and remove signs
• Assist in manual labor such as brick laying, pipe laying, painting, carpentry and other construction tasks
• Layout measurements and assist in performing field maintenance
• Operate power mowers, chainsaws, brush cutters, edgers, clippers, power washers, ATVs, litter vacuums, and other equipment used in facility maintenance, landscaping, roadside maintenance, and right of way cleaning
• Open park gates and remove trash
• Assist repair technicians in duties
• May operate light equipment such as utility vehicles, tractors, mowers, and dump trucks
• May serve as lead on a small work crew, community service workers, volunteers, and/or part-time employees
• May receive, sort, and package materials

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience related to area of assignment
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• General knowledge of applicable computer programs
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
• CDL Class A or B and/or endorsements may be required depending on area of assignment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of light equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, and construction
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this equipment
• Safe work practices and hazards associated with work
• Use of the tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in the maintenance activities

Skills

• Filling out daily work sheets and other required forms
• Light trucks, small tractors, mowers and similar automotive equipment

Abilities

• Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
• Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
• Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in area of expertise

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.