Maintenance Technician I (Tanglewood Park)

Maintenance Technician I

Forsyth County's Park and Recreation Department has a great opportunity to work in an outdoor environment in western Forsyth County. Tanglewood Park is seeking a motivated individual that would be interested in working in a part-time year-round Maintenance Technician I position. This position performs duties associated with park maintenance operations and will have direct interaction with park patrons and will provide information and instruction to guests that are utilizing park facilities and assist with requests to ensure that facility is acceptable for rental period. Responsible for operation and general maintenance of a variety of small equipment. Work shifts and schedules will be varied due to seasonal operational requirements: January - March: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am - 12:00 pm April - August: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am -- 2:00 pm September - October: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am - 2:30 pm November - December: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Benefits for this position include vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and 401k contribution.

Distinguishing Features

A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Ability to follow written and oral instruction. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public. Ability to independently adhere to a time schedule. Ability to maintain order and ensure compliance with rules. Ability to operate and care for power equipment and hand tools. Ability to inspect and report needs for repairs. Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED and one year experience in basic building or grounds maintenance work. A valid driver's license is required. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered for minimum qualification requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Maintaining public picnic shelters Cleaning public restrooms and replenishing public restroom supplies Trash removal and pet waste stations Maintenance of park grounds such as mulching, spreading gravel, repair fencing, leaf removal, snow removal, trail maintenance and general grounds maintenance tasks. Volleyball and horseshoe pit maintenance Cleaning of public grills Lock and unlock access gates and facilities. Assist park patrons and provide information and instruction to guests that are utilizing park facilities and assist with requests to ensure that facility is acceptable for rental period. Will assist with the installation and dismantling of light displays for the annual Festival of Lights. May assist with the completion of small projects and work requests such as picnic table repair, staining, fencing and painting. May assist with duties associated with special event preparations and clean up. Performs all related work as required.