Maintenance Technician- Parks and Grounds

Title: Maintenance Technician-Parks & Grounds

Department: Public Works

Reports To: Parks & Grounds Supervisor

Hiring Range: $37218-$42000

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Parks & Grounds Supervisor the employee will perform a variety of tasks involving semi-skilled equipment operation and landscaping tasks in the maintenance of various grounds owned and/or operated by the Town. Grounds maintenance includes but not limited to mowing planting edging trimming blowing of leaves/pine straw mulching and watering and trash removal. Also includes assisting with the spraying of chemicals and repairs of sprinkler systems the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles. The position also consists of preparation of ball fields set-up and cleaning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Mows and maintains grounds around Town parks outparcels open areas cemetery and Town buildings as deemed necessary

Prunes trees and shrubberies plants waters seeds and fertilizes grass trees and flowers

Sprays herbicides and pesticides and other chemicals; blows rakes and picks up leaves and trash

Assists with maintenance and repair of ball fields and grounds; maintains irrigation systems; dig trenches for water lines lay and cover lines and pack down with dirt; repairs or replace sprinkler heads

Drives truck to and from worksites; hauls supplies equipment materials and transports plants

Performs a variety of extensive cultural practices to turf such as; verticutting fertilizing aerating and top dressing ball fields

Responsible for assisting in identifying turf diseases funguses inspect/pest control and nutrient deficiencies

Calibrate sprayers push spreaders drop spreaders top dressers and tractor attachments for seed sand and fertilizers (granular and liquid)

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Assists in the removal of leaves and mulching of plant and flower beds as well as trail maintenance on park properties

Performs routine maintenance and replacement on machinery equipment and/or vehicles

Loads and unloads supplies equipment and materials

Drag ball fields during playing seasons and responsible for creating new layouts for Athletic fields and maintaining current multi-purpose filed activities such as but not limited to; marking and painting soccer lacrosse rugby and football fields using paint machine and aerosol paint

Maintain playground equipment and surfacing for safety and aesthetic purposes and perform weekly park and playground inspections based on established checklist

Perform routine maintenance for dog park operations such as checking fence lines water bowls surfacing and waste and/trash removal

Maintains nature walking trails throughout parks including disc golf course trail

During inclement weather assist in clean up; cuts up and loads tree limbs and other debris

Operates a variety of equipment power tools lawn mowers chain saws weed eaters sprayers and hand saws

Participates in buildings maintenance tasks at various recreation facilities and parks

Cleans and stocks restrooms and provides maintenance and repairs for the facilities

Attend training workshops and classes related to job duties

Must be able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights weekends and holidays

Performs related duties as needed

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of tools materials and methods used in unskilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance work; Working knowledge of irrigation systems and methods to replace and repair lines and sprinkler heads; Knowledge of landscape architecture and general construction; Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; Knowledge of spraying and fertilization programs; Working knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town employees outside Town agencies and organizations and the general public; Ability to analyze information and make recommendations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and one to two years of experience in the unskilled and semi-skilled grounds and landscaping maintenance work or a combination of experience and/or education (including minimum education requirements); a two year Associates degree in turf or horticulture is preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have either a valid North Carolina or South Carolinas drivers license and be able to maintain a safe driving record

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Must obtain a core and ornamental and turf pesticide license within 9 months of employment

Must keep all pesticide and other licenses up to date as required for the position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform the basic life operational functions of climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting grasping feeling talking hearing and repetitive motions

Must be able to perform heavy work and manual labor exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Must possess the visual acuity to perform mechanical or skilled trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature such inspections landscaping operate equipment and machines

Must be able to work in environmental conditions that require both inside and outside work

Must be able to work in conditions that are subject to contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids