NEOGOV · 4 weeks ago
Maintenance Technician (Parks and Recreation)
Clayton, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$38K/yr - $48K/yrThe Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Maintenance Technician for the Parks and Recreation Department. This role involves performing various maintenance and repair tasks related to parks and recreational facilities, including landscaping, building maintenance, and operating equipment.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leads temporary workers and participates in a variety of grounds maintenance and landscape tasks such as cutting grass, mulching, watering, pruning, seeding, fertilizing and trimming and maintaining trails and park areas; applies herbicides and pesticides
Leads and participates in the dragging, lining and preparation of athletic fields for play; ensures field is safe and not too wet, soft or have rocks or holes; mounts bases
Leads and participates in a variety of building maintenance and cleaning activities for the Parks and Recreation buildings, comfort stations, concession stands, parks facilities and other related structures; performs unskilled to semi-skilled carpentry, painting, masonry and plumbing repairs such as replacing irrigation system heads and fittings, replacing sink parts, replacing and unstopping water and sewer lines, repairing concession stands, etc.; cleans and stocks comfort stations and bathrooms; empties trash cans; repairs graffiti
Operates a variety of equipment to mow grass and maintain fields; uses chain saws, weed eaters and other light equipment to cut, prune and trim shrubbery and trees; rakes leaves, and removes fallen limbs and trash; operates backhoe to remove stone, snow, or for other purposes; operates tractors to landscape, rake and mow
Performs equipment repair and maintenance duties on equipment such as tractors, mowers; changes blades and filters, makes belt changes and adjustments; lubricates equipment
Keeps records and prepares reports on division activities such as jobs and materials, playground checks, service records on equipment and vehicles, and time worked; purchases basic supplies and makes recommendations to Director on larger purchases
Handles requests for service and complaints concerning facility and grounds operations
Inspects parks and facilities for safety and makes records for liability purposes; instructs workers and inspects work for adherence to procedures and standards and to assure safe working practices are followed
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
Considerable experience in the area of parks and recreation maintenance or closely related fields such as landscaping, horticulture, or maintenance, preferably including some supervisory experience or training
Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment utilized in parks, grounds, and facility maintenance and repair
Considerable knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety standards associated with facility and parks maintenance and repair
Considerable knowledge of the operation of equipment such as tractor, mower, and other equipment operated
Considerable knowledge of cleaning chemicals and pesticide application and ability to obtain necessary State license
Some knowledge of turf management and plant installation and maintenance
Some knowledge of the application of information technology to the work
Skill in the operation of equipment and tools utilized within the section
Skill in collaborative conflict resolution
Skill in unskilled to semi-skilled trades work including carpentry, plumbing, and masonry
Ability to assign and supervise the work of subordinates and to instruct them in proper work and safety methods and procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and subordinates
Ability to use chemical and pesticides properly and in accordance with State rules and regulations
Benefits
Retirement pension plan
401K membership
Paid Vacation
Sick and Holiday Leave
State Health Plan
Various other benefits
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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