Athletic Field Maintenance & Ops Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking for an Athletic Field Maintenance Technician to join our team! This position will be based at various parks within our South Region and will perform day-to-day maintenance on our athletic fields, including mowing, aeration and fertilization as well as participate in field layout and lining duties. The incumbent will work closely with our athletics staff and be responsible for upkeep of our athletic facilities, ensuring they remain optimal sites for athletic events and activities.

A typical schedule would be weekday daytime hours but may include occasional weekends depending on business need.

The South Region Maintenance & Operations Technician positions will cover parks and greenways located south of Interstate 85. A few of the parks within the South Region are McAlpine Creek Park, Park Road Park, Colonel Francis Beatty Park, Elon Park, and T.M. Winget Park. These parks and many other parks within the region host a multitude of events and activities that serve our community.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for this similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at the other 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!

• Athletic field maintenance experience
• Landscaping experience
• Knowledge of athletics and athletic event operations
• Class A CDL License

• Perform setup, breakdown and cleaning during events
• Perform routine and non-routine cleaning services to restrooms and rental facilities
• Remove limbs and debris; blows leaves off sidewalks and greenways; clears mud and water from greenway tunnels after storms, and mow and trim ball fields
• Assist in manual labor such as brick laying, pipe laying, painting, carpentry and other construction tasks
• Layout measurements and line ball fields and assist in performing field maintenance
• Operate power mowers, chainsaws, brush cutter, edger and clippers, power washers, ATVs, litter vacuum, and other equipment used in facility maintenance, landscaping, roadside maintenance, and right of way cleaning.
• Open park gates and removes trash
• Assist repair technicians in duties
• May operate light equipment such as utility vehicles, tractors, mowers and dump trucks
• May serve as a lead on a small work crew, community service workers, volunteers and/or part-time employees

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of experience related to area of assignment

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: N/A

Computer

Skills:

General knowledge of applicable computer programs

Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges. Depending on area of assignment- may require Class A or Class B CDL

• Light equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, and construction
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this equipment
• Safe work practices and hazards associated with work
• Use of the tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in the maintenance activities

• Filling out daily work sheets and other required forms
• Light trucks, small tractors, mowers and similar automotive equipment

• Adaptability:
  Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
• Collaboration:
  
  Working effectively and cooperatively with others;…