Stadium and Venue Maintenance & Operations Technician

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking for a Stadium & Venue Maintenance and Operations Technician to join our team! This position will be based at American Legion Memorial Stadium and the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex and will assist the Maintenance Supervisor and Facility Managers with the preparation and maintenance of these facilities. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the athletic fields, field layout, painting of fields and logos, set-up and breakdown of the facility for events, and other general upkeep at the facilities. The preferred candidate will possess knowledge of field, turf grass management, agronomy, and athletic ground care maintenance and prevention. This full-time position will be required to work evenings, rotating weekends, and holidays based on the event schedule.

Facility Information:
American Legion Memorial Stadium is a newly renovated, 10,000 capacity, multi-purpose stadium and is home to the Charlotte Independence, Anthem RC, and Carolina Ascent FC. The Sportsplex has nine synthetic turf multi-purpose fields, two grass multi-purpose fields and a grass 4,000-seat stadium and hosts a variety of local, regional, and national events ranging from youth and high school to college and professional sports year-round.

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:

• Valid NC Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Class A CDL.
• Extensive experience in athletic field and/or golf course preparation.
• Turf, Ground, or Field related certifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform setup, breakdown and cleaning for events including services to restrooms and general park maintenance.
• 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 with Natural Grass Cultural Practices including but not limited to: Fertilization, Aerification, Verticutting, Topdressing, Irrigation Repairs and Sod Replacement/Renovation.
• Assist in performing synthetic turf field maintenance including grooming, debris removal, paint removal, and seam repairs.
• Assist in manual labor such as brick laying, pipe laying, painting, carpentry and other construction tasks.
• Layout measurements and line athletic fields with both manual and robot painters.
• Operate Reel and Rotary mowers, Tractors, Skid Steers, Loaders, string trimmers, edgers, chainsaws, brush cutter, power washers, UTVs, litter vacuum, and other equipment used in facility maintenance, landscaping, and Athletic Field Maintenance.
• Open park gates and remove trash.
• Assist repair technicians in duties.
• 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) year of experience related to area of assignment
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?:  N/A
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of applicable computer programs
• Licenses and Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges. Depending on area of assignment- may require Class A or Class B CDL

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 in 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.