Parks Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Park Maintenance Technician

Essential Job Duties

Performs intermediate technical work of maintenance and care of park grounds, ballfields, walking trails, and other areas of public grounds through essential functions such as: sows grass, aerates soil, plants flowers, mulches flower beds, trims trees and hedges, edges sidewalks, removes fallen tree limbs; rakes leaves, cleans sidewalks and curbs; performs painting tasks; operates equipment to include mower, blower, field prep machine, tractor, truck and trailer; assists in snow and ice removal; participates in trimming, pruning, planting, fertilizing, irrigating, and pest control; prepares fields for play, drags and lines ballfields; mows fields, replaces lights, builds pitcher's mound, installs bases, etc.; participates in storm cleanup and removal of debris; participates in trash and litter removal; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Park Maintenance Supervisor.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

•Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment utilized in parks and recreation maintenance and repair •Thorough knowledge of common practices, tools, and terminology of landscaping and horticulture as applied to grounds •Thorough knowledge of the practices and methods of landscaping and turf grass maintenance •Considerable knowledge of the work hazards, related liabilities, and applicable safety standards associated with assigned work •Skill in the operation of a backhoe, tractors and implements, landscaping equipment, and general construction and building equipment •Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms •Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens involved in sporting and recreational activities

Education and Experience Requirements

•High school diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and one (1) year of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: equipment repair, ground maintenance, building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical AND •Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicator License within one (1) year of employment

License, Certification, and Other Special Requirements

•Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver's License. This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of pans at or within arm's length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. The County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity employer. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a background check, pre-employment drug test, and post offer physical. Moore County is an E-Verify Participant.