Parks Maintenance Worker

Salary: $34,386.00 - $44,701.00 Annually
Location : Kill Devil Hills, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00591
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 02/20/2024
About the Position
Performs semiskilled work maintaining parks, playing fields, equipment and facilities, performing general custodial, maintenance and groundskeeping duties, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Park Maintenance Crew Leader.
Job Duties

• Mows grass in parks and public properties; edges, trims and cleans public areas; applies pesticide as needed.
• Sets up ball fields including application of clay, edging, lining and grass cutting; ensures ball fields conform to specifications and are edged and kept in excellent playing condition.
• Performs preventive maintenance and makes minor repairs to equipment.
• Performs basic trades tasks such as general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Performs custodial duties such as mopping and cleaning.
• Sets up and takes down furniture and equipment for special events.

Position Qualifications
General knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance work; general knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools and techniques of the standard building trades; some knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class; ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to operate mowers, tractors and related machinery and equipment; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates and others.
Education, Experience and Supplemental Information
High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in the performance of maintenance, custodial and/or groundskeeping work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.
A competitive benefits package is provided:

• 12 - 30 paid vacation days per year, based on length of service
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 3 paid personal leave days
• Employer-paid medical insurance for employee
• Life Insurance
• Local Government Retirement System
• Automatic 3% contribution into NC Total Retirement 4019K0 Plan
• Longevity Pay Plan
• Employee Assistance Counseling Program
• Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered within 2 months of hire
• Elective supplemental insurance including short-term disability, vision, dental, term life

Employees have the option to cover their dependents on the County's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction.
Note: Part-time positions do not include benefits. If this is a part-time position, it will not include benefits.