Athletic Field Maintenance Technician- North Region

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Please Apply By: Saturday, October 10, 2026

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs.

This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.”

The department serves a population exceeding one million residents but maintains about 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting‑edge programs, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and unique partnerships. Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

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 North Region and will perform day‑to‑day maintenance on our athletic fields, including mowing, aeration and fertilization as well as participating 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 North Park Region Maintenance & Operations Technician positions will cover parks and greenways located North of Interstate 85. A few of the parks within the North Region are Mallard Creek Park, Nevin Park, RL Smith, and Shuffletown 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 a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation 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
• Knowledge of athletics and athletic event operations
• Class A CDL

• Perform setup, breakdown and cleaning during events
• Prepare athletic fields for games
• Perform routine and non‑routine cleaning services to restrooms and rental facilities
• Remove limbs and debris; blows leaves off…