Parks Maintenance Technician I/II

The Park Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily upkeep, repair, and overall cleanliness of parks, trails, recreational facilities, athletic fields, and public landscapes. This role ensures that outdoor spaces remain safe, attractive, and accessible for community use. This career ladder position allows successful candidates to advance in the career by obtaining certain licenses, certifications and/or equipment qualifications. The ideal candidate is skilled in groundskeeping, equipment operation, basic trades work, and takes pride in maintaining high-quality public environments.

Performs responsible skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair and care of the Town's parks, facilities, athletic fields and related structures and equipment; Performs rough carpentry and painting in the repair, maintenance and construction of ground structures and equipment; Does related work in park and facility maintenance as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Supervision may be exercised over a small crew or unskilled helpers (Park Maintenance Technician II ONLY).

Participates in the skilled and semi-skilled grounds, parks, facility, and field maintenance; Performs various duties associated with field preparation; Operates a variety of mowers, edgers, trimmers and blowers in grass cutting operations; Cuts, prunes and trims trees, shrubs, hedges and maintains landscaped areas; Performs rough carpentry and painting in the repair, maintenance and construction of ground structures and equipment; Assists in repairing irrigation and small equipment; Operates light automotive or power equipment in connection with above tasks; Assists department staff for the implementation of events and programs. Runs errands, picks up and delivers supplies and materials. Assists in all areas of Recreation Maintenance as required. Performs other tasks as required. Acts as leader over small work crews (Park Maintenance Technician II ONLY). Performs preventative maintenance on small equipment (Park Maintenance Technician II ONLY). Operates medium and/or heavy duty equipment in connection with above tasks (Park Maintenance Technician II ONLY).

Education and experience equivalent to completion of high school, and some experience in grounds maintenance, sports turf maintenance and/or horticulture work. Preferred 3 years of documented experience in grounds maintenance, sports turf maintenance, horticulture and/or landscape work. Ability to push, pull, or lift 50 lbs.; manual dexterity required with ability to operate mowers, tractors, and other lawn equipment in a recreational environment such as an athletic field or park area. A North Carolina Driver's License is required. Preferred possession of a North Carolina Public Pesticides Operator's License issued by the state of North Carolina relating to the application of pesticides in Turf and Ornamentals. Preferred possession of a North Carolina issued Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). The physical activity of this position includes climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, very heavy work, visual acuity, inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils. Must possess a valid appropriate driver's license with acceptable driving history. Drug screening, criminal background, and a POET (post offer employment testing) are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Town of Zebulon is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H.