Maintenance Technician; Parks and Recreation

Job Overview

Salary Grade SG103 – Recruitment Range: $38,036.00 - $47,503.00
. Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience.

Work location:

715 Amelia Church Rd., Clayton, NC (Johnston County). Position:
Maintenance Technician – Parks and Recreation Department
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• Leads temporary workers and participates in grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks such as cutting grass, mulching, watering, pruning, seeding, fertilizing, and trimming; applies herbicides and pesticides.
• Leads and participates in the dragging, lining, and preparation of athletic fields for play; ensures field is safe and not too wet, soft, or have rocks or holes; mounts bases.
• Leads and participates in building maintenance and cleaning activities for Parks and Recreation buildings, comfort stations, concession stands, parks facilities, and related structures; performs unskilled to semi‑skilled carpentry, painting, masonry, and plumbing repairs such as replacing irrigation heads, replacing sink parts, clearing water and sewer lines, repairing concession stands, cleaning and stocking comfort stations, emptying trash cans, and repairing graffiti.
• Operates equipment to mow grass and maintain fields; uses chainsaws, weed eaters, and other light equipment to cut, prune, and trim shrubs and trees; rakes leaves and removes fallen limbs; operates backhoe and tractors for landscaping tasks.
• Performs equipment repair and maintenance on tractors, mowers; changes blades and filters, makes belt changes and adjustments; lubricates equipment.
• Keeps records and prepares reports on division activities such as jobs and materials, playground checks, service records on equipment and vehicles, and time worked; purchases basic supplies and makes recommendations to the Director on larger purchases.
• Handles requests for service and complaints concerning facility and grounds operations.
• Inspects parks and facilities for safety and makes records for liability purposes; instructs workers and inspects work for adherence to procedures and standards and ensures safe working practices.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment utilized in parks, grounds, and facility maintenance and repair.
• Considerable knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety standards associated with facility and parks maintenance and repair.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation of equipment such as tractors, mowers, and other equipment operated.
• Considerable knowledge of cleaning chemicals and pesticide application and ability to obtain necessary State license.
• Some knowledge of turf management and plant installation and maintenance.
• Some knowledge of the application of information technology to the work.
• Skill in the operation of equipment and tools utilized within the section.
• Skill in collaborative conflict resolution.
• Skill in unskilled to semi‑skilled trades work including carpentry, plumbing, and masonry.
• Ability to assign and supervise the work of subordinates and instruct them in proper work and safety methods and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and subordinates.
• Ability to use chemicals and pesticides properly and in accordance with State rules and regulations.

High School diploma or GED.

Considerable experience in the area of parks and recreation maintenance or closely related fields such as landscaping, horticulture, or maintenance, preferably including some supervisory experience or training. Depending on the position, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Submit your official application using the Town’s career website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Report any technical issues to the NEOGOV Help Line at 855‑524‑5627.

Town of Clayton employees enjoy retirement pension plan, 401(k) membership, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, State health plan, and other benefits. Additional information at https://.

The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.