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Athletic Field Maintenance Technician

Mecklenburg County
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

POSITION SUMMARY

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is adding a Maintenance and Operations Technician to our Athletic Field Maintenance team in the North Region! This position will assist with preventative maintenance duties of our facility and park amenities, carpentry projects, general grounds keeping, and landscaping. The incumbent will also assist with upkeep of our many athletic fields, including but not limited to preparing athletic fields for games and applying chemicals and fertilizer to turf grass. The selected candidate will be a key member of our team in ensuring our parks remain premier venues for our community and visitors. This position will work daytime hours during the week and weekends only as needed based on business demands.

Region Specific Information : The North Region Maintenance & Operations Technician position will cover parks North of Interstate 85. A few of the parks within the North Region are Nevin, Mallard Creek, Hornets’ Nest, Friendship, RL Smith and Shuffletown Park. These parks and many other parks within the region host a multitude of events and activities that serve our community.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Equipment operations experience
  • Class A CDL
  • Pesticide Applicator License

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

    Experience : Minimum of one (1) years of experience related to area of assignment

    Education : High School Diploma or equivalent

    Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted? : N / A

    Licenses / Certifications : Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges

    Computer Skills : General knowledge of applicable computer programs

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    Knowledge :

  • 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 :

  • 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
  • Managing Work : Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
  • 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
  • COMPENSATION AND 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.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Works outdoors exposed to varying weather conditions

    REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

    To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

    This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and / or disaster situations.

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