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Form of workThe City of Greensboro exists to partner with the community to build the desired quality of life for Greensboro. All of our actions are guided by our commitment to and measured by our success in building public trust and the future we and the community desires.
Critical to our success is maintaining a work environment which fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of our residents.
If this sounds like a purpose that you would like to share in, please consider the opportunity below.
Work Schedule:20-30 hours per week; must be willing to work on evenings, weekends and holidays
The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is a nationally accredited department and four-time National Gold Medal Award winner for Parks and Recreation Excellence. We are committed to enhancing our department's existing assets; expanding our offerings through strengthening partnerships and creating transformational programs; and connecting communities with a vibrant, healthy, and equitable park system. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic individuals, with positive attitudes, strong work ethic, and passion for making a difference in Greensboro.
Primary Duties/Brief Description of Work:
- Developing, maintaining, and demonstrating an understanding of general park operations, facility maintenance, playground equipment inspections and maintenance
- Explain and enforce park rules; patrol park, athletic facilities and report suspicious activities to supervisory staff or law enforcement personnel
- Opening, monitoring, closing, and securing the park and facilities
- Providing excellent customer service
- Completing landscaping and grounds work tasks including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, blowing, litter removal, etc.
- Operating equipment and vehicles including, but not limited to, pick-ups, utility vehicles, large dump trucks, mowers, tractors, loaders, and more
- Performing custodial tasks as needed to keep the park and all facilities clean and welcoming for all users (this may include but is not limited to litter and trash removal, sweeping, moping, cleaning restrooms, disinfecting surfaces/equipment, restocking supplies such as paper products and soap, etc.)
- Inspect parks and facilities for repair needs; review maintenance needs with assigned supervisor
- Utilizing power tools such as backpack blowers, string trimmers, edgers, etc.
- Utilizing a variety of handheld tools to complete minor repairs as needed
- Assist with operating and maintaining the sprayground
- Maintaining regular, timely, and professional communication with co-workers and supervisors
- Completing assigned tasks in an efficient and effective manner
- Ability to work a varying schedule including weekends, evenings, holidays, or late nights, as required for park operations or special events held in the park or to assist with other department or City events
- Assist with parking and crowd control at special events
- Attending and participating in staff meetings and staff trainings
- Other duties as assigned
Work requires maintaining physical condition for walking, kneeling, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time and requires climbing, stooping, crawling, lifting, and carrying moderated to heavy materials. Must have a Valid Driver's License or reliable means of transportation.
This position is Non-exempt under the FLSA guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid Driver's License or reliable means of transportation
- Experience with maintenance equipment (i.e. Blowers, weed-eaters, tractors, mowers, Kubota UTV (or equivalent), golf carts, hand tools, pressure washers)
