Park Operations Technician

Essential Duties of the Position

• Edges athletic fields and other common maintenance to athletic fields; prepares athletic fields for playing; marks lines; grades fields and ditches; lays sod and top-dresses ball fields, common grounds and turf areas.
• Performs general custodial duties; sweeps and mops facilities; cleans restrooms; picks up and removes trash and litter.
• Inspects playground equipment to ensure items are hazard-free and operating safely.
• Applies pesticides and weed killer.
• Leaf-blows paths and green spaces; trims trees and shrubs, plants, flowers; spreads mulch.
• Repairs fences as needed.
• Aids in the repair and maintenance of basic plumbing fixtures, minor electrical and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, and irrigation systems.
• Sets up and breaks down for events.
• Aids in the repair and maintenance of concrete and asphalt installations and repairs.
• May operate or tow heavy machinery including golf carts, tractors, mowers, lifts, and forklifts.
• Performs general maintenance duties including painting objects, buildings, dugouts, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Level I Minimum Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED and some experience in the performance of maintenance and repair work.
• Or a combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills to complete the essential functions and job responsibilities of this position.
• Possession of valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Possession of or ability to obtain first aid, CPR, and AED certifications within 12 months.

Level II Minimum Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of full-time experience in the performance of maintenance and repair work with *one division specific certification or 5 years of full-time experience in the performance of maintenance and repair work.
• Or a combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills to complete the essential functions and job responsibilities of this position.
• Certifications and Licenses: Possession of valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Possession of or ability to obtain first aid, CPR, and AED certifications within 12 months.
• *One division specific certification required such as NC Pesticide Application License.