Seasonal Park Attendant - Brentwood Maintenance

* Please note:

This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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* Who We Are:

** At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. The High Point Parks & Recreation Department enhances quality of life by providing innovative programs, parks and facilities for present and future generations.

We offer 41 parks, two golf courses, five recreation centers, an environmental education center, tennis and pickle balls courts, a campground, marinas, playgrounds, ball fields, greenways and natural trails and more. Our vision is to enhance the City by providing recreation programming and community events that promote strong bonds, improve health and wellness and celebrate the City’s history and character. We are committed to providing opportunities for all age and abilities.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!
** Our Core Values:**
* ** Integrity**:
Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
* ** Responsibility**: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
* ** Partnership**:
Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.
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* What We Offer:

** The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
* 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
* PTO earned within first year
* 12 Paid Holidays per year
* Tuition Reimbursement Plan
* Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
** What You'll Do:
** This position pays $15.45 per hour.
The Parks Maintenance Groundskeeper (Seasonal) performs routine skilled and semi-skilled work performing grounds and/or landscape maintenance involving the use of specialized equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Crew Supervisor.
Regular daytime hours are Monday-Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, with an occasional night, weekend, or holiday as needed. Working July 4th is required.
** Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
*** Performs basic turf maintenance and plant care including litter pick-up, lifting and emptying trash and garbage cans, cleaning of restrooms
* Cleans and washes grounds equipment after use;
* Performs regular maintenance of grounds including preparation of and addition to grounds involving mowing, raking, weed eating, trimming, digging, planting of trees, shrubs and flowers, etc.;
* Uses chemicals including herbicides and pesticides under direction of supervisor;
* Prunes and mulches trees, shrubs and flowers, cuts down and removes dead trees, weeds and waters flower beds;
* Hand grades, seeds, fertilizes and sods turf areas;
* Assists in regular and preventive maintenance of landscape facility including painting of building;
* Washes and cleans vehicles used to transport employees, equipment, tools and supplies;
* Enforces that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
* Must have valid appropriate driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.  Must be 18 years of age.  Must be able to perform manual labor for long periods of time in all weather conditions. Employee may be…