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

FLSA States: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

• Completes routine turf management functions (mowing, trimming, spraying, ball field preparation).
• Follows safety procedures of the equipment and ensure that equipment is operated correctly.
• Operates a variety of equipment to complete Park construction and repair work.
• Loads and transports equipment (mowers, trimmers, tractors, ballfield tractors, power and hand tools) as needed.
• Receives and follows project outlines and instructions.
• Performs minor equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates heavy equipment repairs and maintenance with fleet division.
• Performs preventative maintenance on small engine equipment.
• Provides event support by assisting with event setups and breakdowns.
• Drives truck and trailer through town to all assigned parks and ballfields.
• Sprays turf and ballfields as directed to prevent weeds and maintain safe playing surface.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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).

• machines and tools of the Parks Division, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• 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 position.

• 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.)

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer