Parks Maintenance Technician II (North Recreation Complex)
City of Greenville, NC
·2 days ago
- Salary
- $39k+/yr
- Location
- Greenville, NC, NC, US
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Completes routine turf management functions (mowing, trimming, spraying, athletic field layouts);
- Follows safety procedures of the equipment and ensures that equipment is operated correctly;
- Operates a variety of commercial turf equipment to complete turf maintenance;
- Receives and follows project outlines and instructions;
- Performs minor equipment maintenance;
- Coordinates heavy equipment repairs and maintenance with the fleet division;
- Performs preventative maintenance on small engine equipment;
- Provides event support by assisting with event setups and breakdowns;
- Sprays turf and ballfields as directed to prevent weeds and maintain a safe playing surface;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or GED; and
- At least 1 year experience operating various light to medium duty turf equipment (mowers, ballfield tractors, paint machines, sprayers, power and hand tools).
- NCDA turf and ornamental pesticide applicator's license (preferred not required)
Knowledge of:
- commercial turf equipment, pesticide application, athletic field layout, and irrigation systems.
- controlling operations of assigned equipment.
- using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- talking to others to convey information effectively.
- operate assigned equipment.
- work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
- work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- meet the mental and physical demands of the position.
- Must have a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state. (Note: a valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)
- Ability to obtain NC pesticide applicator license within first 6 months of employment.