Park Operations Technician I

Performs semiskilled work in a variety of parks maintenance and repair assignments for parks and grounds areas, facility and equipment, and related work as required. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Park Operations Manager and general supervision of the Lead Park Operations Technician.The following duties are those considered most essential to the position. This does not preclude the delegation of other duties considered as necessary by management to successfully complete an assignment or project.

• Inspects playground equipment to ensure items are hazard-free and operating safely.
• Applies pesticides and weed killer.
• Edges athletic fields and other common maintenance to athletic fields; prepares athletic fields for playing; marks lines; grades fields and ditches; fertilizes and aerates various playing fields; lays sod and top-dresses ball fields, common grounds and turf areas.
• Mows grass areas; edges sidewalks and curbs, leaf-blows paths and green spaces; trims trees and shrubs, plants flowers, spreads mulch.
• Repairs fences as needed.
• Performs general custodial duties; sweeps and mops facilities; cleans restrooms; picks up and removes trash and litter; assists in maintaining gymnasium floor.
• Assists 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.
• Assists with concrete and asphalt installation and repairs.
• May operate heavy machinery including tractors, excavators, mowers, lifts, and forklifts.
• Assist with winter weather operations including salt spreading and snow plowing.
• Performs general maintenance duties including painting objects, buildings, dugouts, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in general maintenance and grounds keeping work and methods used in the preparation of baseball and softball fields; knowledge of materials, equipment, tools and techniques of the standard building trades; knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class; ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

High school diploma or GED and 2 years of 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 NC pesticide application license preferred. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

This position is subject to Emergency Call Back during emergency situations and inclement weather.  

This position’s physical requirements involve heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and/or walking.

Work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with computer printers, light traffic).

Salary : $38,480 - $48,100