Grounds Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

The Grounds Maintenance Technician performs routine maintenance and construction of parks and recreation buildings, athletic fields and facilities, and equipment. Employee may be subject to varying hours of work, including nights and weekend. Employee may work with Community Service workers in carrying out the duties of this position.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Do the right thing.
• Promote the vision, mission and values of the Board of Supervisors and County Government Organization.
• Responsible for performing routine maintenance on athletic fields, park facilities, and other County property for sports and general citizen use. This work includes mowing, trimming, laying out and marking fields for various sports, trash pickup, general cleaning of grounds, restrooms, concession stands and snow removal.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of trails, boat launches, parking lots and other County outdoor facilities
• Responsible for the care and routine maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Responsible for the operation of equipment, including but not limited to tractors, skid steer, utility vehicles, and bunker rakes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in landscaping and with associated power equipment and machinery.
• Some experience in facilities and grounds maintenance, tool and equipment operation related to a parks and recreation program, preferred.
• Knowledge of general construction tools, hand-held power tools and maintenance equipment with safe work practices, knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance and repair.
• Ability to learn a variety of construction and maintenance equipment.
• Basic knowledge of sports and recreation programs.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectivel...