JOB
The mission of Gaston County Parks and Recreation is to acquire, develop, maintain, and manage parks; efficiently manage public resources, and provide opportunities for citizens to participate in wholesome leisure activities.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.Cleans restrooms, picks up litter, empties trash cans and maintains park equipment.Prepares multiple athletic fields for daily use; work consists of using field conditioner to scrape infields, raking and marking lines with athletic paint and chalk.Responds to inquiries and assists park visitors.Operates various motorized vehicles and power horticulture equipment as needed including mowers, gators, weed eaters, etc.Assists with special events in parks as needed; duties include directing cars, setting up tents and stages and other jobs as necessary.Performs landscaping duties such as pruning, trimming and removal of trees as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Minimally qualified applicants will start at 25% of the salary range: $16.89/hrThe applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.