PARKS TECHNICIAN I, II

PARKS TECHNICIAN (TECH I AND TECH II)

Position Type: Full-time

Anticipated Hiring Range: $38,538 - $43,355, annually

Candidates with experience in irrigation and backflow will be paid higher than the minimum.

PURPOSE

This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks with the objective of maintaining and preparing the Town’s parks, ball fields and outdoor public spaces for the safe and appealing enjoyment of the community. These tasks require the use of manual tools, powered hand tools and light mechanical equipment generally associated with grounds and athletic field maintenance and preparation for competition.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TECH I (Grade 14)

• Must be able to safely operate, care for and maintain a variety of hand tools and light power equipment such as; rakes, shovels, trimmers, edgers, blowers, push mowers, etc.
• Must be able to safely operate riding mowers, small tractors, and small work trucks (sometimes with trailers).
• May be required to apply pre-mixed pesticides and herbicides following proper application and preventive safety instructions.
• Must maintain and utilize appropriate and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures at all times.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to interact positively with both the public and co-workers.
• Turf mowing, raking, trimming hedges, pruning shrubbery, edging sidewalks and driveways, remove various debris from municipal property, i.e. litter, sticks and pinecones.
• Prepares athletic fields for playing events and recreation programs, sets up tables, chairs, moves bleachers, cleans restrooms, repairs park and playground equipment.
• Minor repairs, to park signs, benches, equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge to clean park and athletic field bathrooms.
• Knowledge to blow and repair greenway trails.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to others.
• May be required to assist with setup and tear down of holiday decorations.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

TECH II (Grade 15)

All duties above and the addition of:

• Significant experience and proficient skill with larger equipment (such as reach mowers, backhoe, etc.) and power tools (such as chainsaws, chippers, etc.).
• Must achieve certification in pesticide/herbicide application.
• An employee in this class is responsible for directing all grounds and facility maintenance work in and around municipal buildings, parks, playing fields and parking lots under the general supervision of the Park Supervisor or Recreation & Parks Director and is evaluated through periodic conferences and inspection.
• Maintains and repairs such equipment as lawn mowers, sprinklers, pruners, sprayers, and shears; uses small hand tools such as screw drivers, emery stones, wrenches and pliers.
• When assigned, may be required to coach, mentor, train and/or oversee co-workers when supervisor is not present.
• Must complete additional training or course work in basic leadership skills.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

TECH I (Grade 14)

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have valid Drivers’ License and excellent driving record.
• One year of experience in park maintenance or similar work experiences is preferred.
• Other combinations of education and related experience will be considered.
• First Aid/CPR certification is highly desirable.

TECH II (Grade 15)

All requirements above with the addition of:

• Certification in pesticide/herbicide application.
• Minimum of 24 months experience as a non-probationary Parks Tech I or equivalent experience.
• Valid drivers’ license and an excellent driving record required.
• Should have First Aid/CPR Certification.

- Certified Playground Safety Inspector certification is desirable.

- Must have attended 18 hours of training in park or ballfield maintenance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TECH I & TECH II

• Walking, standing, lifting, carrying, kneeling, squatting, bending, pulling, pushing and reaching constantly.
• Carrying, lifting and manipulating materials weighing up to 35lbs. regularly.
• Occasional carrying, lifting and manipulating materials weighing up to 50lbs.
• Climbing ladders as well as climbing into and out of/onto and off of various pieces of grounds keeping equipment, vehicles and equipment trailers.
• Operating manual hand tools (rakes, shovels, pruners, etc.), light hand power tools (portable hand drills, saws, blowers, etc.), other power tools (chainsaws, hedge trimmers, brush chippers, push mowers, etc.) and small power equipment (riding mowers, etc.).

WORKING CONDITIONS

TECH I & TECH II

• This position works almost exclusively outdoors, year-round, and in all weather conditions.
• This position requires occasional evening, weekend, holiday and call-in work.
• This position is considered an “ESSENTIAL POSITION”, meaning that work may be required during extreme weather events and other emergency situations.

DISCLAIMER

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Town of Southern Pines reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.

THE TOWN OF SOUTHERN PINES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary : $38,538 - $43,355