Job Description

Posting number: 10555

Department: Recreation and Parks

Job classification: Recreation Maintenance Worker P/T

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Maintenance, Customer Service, Grounds & Landscaping, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

Performs work in the park maintenance of County parks and facilities. Work will be primarily performed at Creekside or West Craven Parks.

Examples of duties

• Works part-time through the Spring, Summer, and Fall months to assist with park maintenance.
• Keep Park areas clean of trash and debris.
• Sanitize and clean bathrooms.
• Prepares and maintains athletic fields for weekend games and tournaments, cleans restrooms and shelters.
• Mows and trims fields and common grounds.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Work requires considerable tact as you will come into contact on a regular basis with the general public.
• Must be able to work special events and programs as needed.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid NC Driver's license. Experience operating mowing and field maintenance equipment helpful.

Special Requirements

G.S. 153A-94.2(b) Subject to SBI criminal history record check prior to hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of outdoor lawn equipment, turf maintenance and general landscape practices.
• Ability to operate tractors, lawn mowers, weed eaters, and power tools.
• Ability to perform strenuous work under varying weather conditions including hot outdoor environments.
• Ability to exercise tact with the general public.
• Ability to lift equipment, paint, and line marking equipment up to 75 pounds.