Parks Maintenance Technician - Allison Creek Park

Parks Maintenance Technician

We are excited to hire a full‑time, non‑exempt Parks Maintenance Technician to join our Parks and Recreation Department at Allison Creek Park. The role involves a mix of skilled trades: landscaping, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and other technical trades required for the repair and maintenance of multiple County‑owned Parks and Recreation facilities.

$18.69 – $22.42 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

• Competitive market‑rate pay, negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long‑term disability.
• Parental leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Deferred compensation 401(k) plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Public loan forgiveness program.
• 11 paid holidays + 3 optional holidays.
• Longevity pay.
• SC state retirement plan pension.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Expanded sick bank.
• Critical care and cancer insurance.
• Wellness screenings.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Professional development, training, conferences.

• Perform general grounds maintenance work, including installation of landscape materials, mowing, bush hogging, planting, tree and shrub maintenance, and debris removal.
• Maintain park facilities, including HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, carpentry work, painting, and preventive maintenance.
• Perform routine custodial work, including cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, removing trash, and stocking supplies.
• Prepare parks for community or special events, including set‑up, tear‑down, and support during events; may work after‑hours and weekends.
• Open and close park entrances as needed.
• Perform construction tasks such as carpentry, masonry, drywall, and 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.

• Medium work: walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, and lifting; regularly exerting 20–50 pounds of force; requires exceptional dexterity and precision.

• Exposure to bright/dim light, dusts, pollen, extreme heat or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise, wildlife, vibration, fumes, odors, traffic, and moving machinery.

York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man‑made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.