Sr Maintenance & Ops Technician- Aquatic Plumbing

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Pay starts at $25.53/hr

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs.

This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.”

The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state-of the-art facilities and unique partnerships.

Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is adding a Sr Maintenance and Operations Technician to our Aquatics Repair team! Under direction of the Aquatics Maintenance Manager, this full-time position will perform plumbing maintenance at our indoor and outdoor pools and spray grounds throughout Mecklenburg County. This includes renovation projects and new installations. In addition, the selected candidate will perform installation of and repairs on decorative fountains within our parks.

The incumbent will be a key member of our team in ensuring our aquatic facilities and park amenities remain premier venues for our community and visitors. This position will typically work daytime hours, Monday-Friday, but may be required to work evenings and weekends based upon business/facility needs.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification highly preferred

• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance services to aquatic facilities
• Assist in installation and repair of decorative fountains
• Assist in manual labor such as pipe laying, painting, carpentry and other construction tasks
• Assist with trenching to install new water or waste lines
• Operate power mowers, chainsaws, brush cutter, edger and clippers, power washers, ATVs, litter vacuum, and other equipment used in facility maintenance,…