Park Maintenance Technician II

Alamance County Parks and Recreation is seeking a skilled and experienced Park Maintenance Technician II to join our team! This advanced position provides leadership and expertise in maintaining our parks and recreational facilities, ensuring they are safe, beautiful, and functional for the community.

The Park Maintenance Technician II performs a wide range of skilled maintenance and repair tasks, including overseeing the work of Technician I and/or seasonal staff. This position requires a strong understanding of park maintenance practices, the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems, and a commitment to providing exceptional public service while operating independently.

Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and direct sunlight.

• Independently perform landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming hedges and trees, and maintaining park areas and trails using various equipment such as chainsaws, mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
• Independently perform maintenance and repair work on park facilities, equipment, and infrastructure, including restrooms, picnic areas, playgrounds, trails, and other park facilities.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems.
• Oversees and coordinates the work of Park Maintenance Technician I and/or seasonal staff, providing guidance and training as needed.
• Inspect facilities and equipment to identify maintenance needs and ensure safety standards are met.
• Develops and implements preventative maintenance schedules.
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains records of maintenance activities.
• Interacts with park visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Follows all safety procedures and regulations.
• Assists with the setup and teardown of special events and programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in a related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license
• Demonstrated experience in park maintenance or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of landscaping, grounds maintenance, and building maintenance practices.
• Ability to transport, operate, and maintain a variety of equipment, including heavy equipment
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule that will require occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds is required

• Demonstrable experience transporting and operating heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, skid steers, etc.

• Accountability
  - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy
  - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral
  - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written
  - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Concentration
  - Ability to concentrate on tasks through many distractions.
• Cooperation
  - Ability to accept supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
• Customer Oriented
  - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Ethical
  - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity
  - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multi-tasker – Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
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