Parks Maintenance Technician II (North Recreation Complex)

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform routine turf and athletic field maintenance at NRC; perform equipment, facility, and grounds maintenance; and perform some routine equipment maintenance and repairs. This is accomplished by operating a variety of turf equipment; complete routine mowing, spraying, and athletic field work; and completing maintenance tasks as instructed. Other duties include assisting with athletic and special event setup and teardown as well as storm cleanup.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

• Completes routine turf management functions (mowing, trimming, spraying, athletic field layouts);
• Follows safety procedures of the equipment and ensures that equipment is operated correctly;
• Operates a variety of commercial turf equipment to complete turf maintenance;
• Receives and follows project outlines and instructions;
• Performs minor equipment maintenance;
• Coordinates heavy equipment repairs and maintenance with the fleet division;
• Performs preventative maintenance on small engine equipment;
• Provides event support by assisting with event setups and breakdowns;
• Sprays turf and ballfields as directed to prevent weeds and maintain a safe playing surface;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED; and
• At least 1 year experience operating various light to medium duty turf equipment (mowers, ballfield tractors, paint machines, sprayers, power and hand tools).
• NCDA turf and ornamental pesticide applicator's license (preferred not required)

• commercial turf equipment, pesticide application, athletic field layout, and irrigation systems.

• controlling operations of assigned equipment.
• using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• talking to others to convey information effectively.

• operate assigned equipment.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the position.

Special Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state. (Note: a valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)
• Ability to obtain NC pesticide applicator license within first 6 months of employment.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.