Facility Maintenance Specialist - Parks and Recreation

Job Title

Town of Smithfield

Job Description

General Definition and Conditioning of Work: Performs a variety of building and grounds maintenance activities in support of Town facilities. An employee in this class participates in the maintenance of the Town facilities, parks, buildings, and grounds.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks: The employee may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties and other duties which may be assigned by the Town of Smithfield:

• Performs a variety of landscape maintenance work including turf management, plant installations, and maintenance, mowing, trimming, mulching, watering, fertilizing, and other tasks.
• Participates in parks maintenance work activities, including lining ball fields, installing game equipment, etc.
• Inspects parks, playgrounds and facilities for safety and makes records for liability purposes.
• Performs semi-skilled maintenance work (carpentry, electrical, plumbing) as needed to ensure adherence to operational procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment utilized in parks, grounds, and facility maintenance and repair.
• Considerable knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety standards associated with facility and parks maintenance and repair.
• Some knowledge of athletic field layout and preparation.
• Some knowledge of horticultural design and installations.
• Some knowledge of liability concerns related to providing parks and recreation services.
• Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals and pesticide application.
• Skill in the operation of equipment and tools utilized within the section.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to use chemical and pesticides properly and in accordance with State rules and regulations.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and less than 2 years of experience in the areas of building construction, grounds, and facility maintenance; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Paid medical for all full-time employees
• Partial paid dental
• Paid $20,000 term-life insurance for all full-time employees
• Option benefits Include:
• Vision
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Dependent Life
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Universal Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Local government retirement plan (LGERS) and an up to 5% 401k Town match.
• Free Membership at the Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center.

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Contact Information

Address: 350 E Market St P O Box 761 Smithfield, North Carolina, 27577

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