Parks Maintenance Tech - Catawba Bend

York County is located in the beautiful South Piedmont region of South Carolina. Less than a 30‑minute drive to Charlotte, NC, York County is home to nearly 295,000 residents and is the fastest‑growing county in South Carolina and one of the fastest‑growing counties in the nation. Encompassing approximately 682 square miles, the County has a diverse landscape including rural areas, small charming towns, a rapidly growing progressive urban region, luxurious lakefront neighborhoods, and family‑friendly communities.

The County has nine municipalities, including the County seat of York and the County’s largest city, Rock Hill.

We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

• Respectful – Treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated – Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity – Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable – Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly – Service with a smile. Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to all.

Mission Statement – York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement – York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

We are excited to hire a full‑time, non‑exempt Parks Maintenance Technician to join our Parks and Recreation Department, Catawba Bend Preserve. In this position you will perform multiple skilled trades to include landscaping, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and other technical trades associated in the repair and maintenance of multiple County owned Parks and Recreation facilities.

$18.50 - $22.20 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

• Competitive market‑rate pay, negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long‑term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401(k) Plans
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

• Perform general grounds maintenance work, including installing landscape materials, mowing grass, bush hogging, planting, tree and shrub maintenance, removing debris.
• Perform general maintenance of Park facilities, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and preventive maintenance.
• Perform routine custodial work, including cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, removing trash, stocking restroom supplies.
• Prepare Parks for community or special events, including set‑up, tear down, and support during the event. May work after hours and weekends.
• Open and close Park entrances as needed.
• Perform multiple levels of construction including carpentry, masonry, drywall, painting.
• Perform related work as assigned.

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in a skilled or unskilled trade, construction, facility maintenance or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Certification in Aerial Boom lift (man lift) preferred.
• Forklift Certification preferred.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

• Perform medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light;
    Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold;
    Wet or humid…