Park Maintenance Technician

Love working outdoors and taking pride in a hard day's work? Help us keep Franklin County beautiful! The Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated, hands-on Park Maintenance Technician to join our team. In this vital role, our community’s vibrant green spaces, athletic fields, and public parks will be your canvas. If you thrive in a dynamic, active environment where your trade skills directly create safe, beautiful spaces for families, children, and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy, your next career step starts right here at Franklin County. Compensation: $37,194-$39,054 **To Be Determined Based on Experience and Qualifications** Benefits: Benefit options include medical and dental insurance elective supplemental insurance options such as short-term disability, vision, and voluntary term life local government retirement 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution (no employee match required) generous paid leave that includes 13 county-observed paid holidays per year an employee wellness program inclusive of a county sponsored gym and an employee assistant program Employees in this class perform manual labor involving a variety of parks and recreational maintenance tasks. Work involves the use of a variety of tools and light equipment. Work includes performing horticultural practices in the parks, repairing playground equipment, preparing athletic fields, and cleaning and maintaining recreational facilities. The employees are subject to working in both inside and outside environments and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and chemicals. Duties may expose employees to human body fluids and thus the work is subject to OSHA requirements on bloodborne pathogens. At times work may be performed independently and require lead direction to seasonal workers. Work is performed under supervision of the Park Services Supervisor and is evaluated through observation and inspection to determine the thoroughness in carrying out assigned duties. Mows grass, runs weed eaters, fertilizes and plants grass and trees; applies pesticides and herbicides, and performs other horticultural practices in the parks. Prepares athletics fields for sports and team events; mows, drags, and lines ball fields. Cleans parks and ball fields, picks up trash, and cleans and restocks bathrooms. Performs maintenance and repair duties on recreational facilities including light carpentry, and minor electrical work; paints, repairs plumbing and performs basic masonry work; checks equipment for safety. Builds and prefabricates park furniture, maintains and repairs park equipment. Serves as crew leader for temporary or seasonal workers. Maintains cleaning and grounds equipment. Maintains pesticide and herbicide records, and other inventory records. Operates mowers, tractors, and various appurtenances. Additional Job Duties Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of the methods and techniques applied in unskilled manual labor and semi-skilled maintenance work. Working knowledge of the standard practices, material, tools, and equipment utilized in the maintenance of buildings and of grounds. Working knowledge of standard hand tools, operation of light equipment, and materials used in assigned work. Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work. Some knowledge of basic horticultural, carpentry, plumbing, and custodial practices. Ability to work cooperatively as a team member, work productively without close supervision, and respond courteously to citizens. Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions. Graduation from High school and some experience in general grounds or parks maintenance work; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire. Must obtain N.C. Pesticide Applicator’s License within one year of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Franklin County (NC)