Park Attendant-Hourly Pool 2026
Salary
$15.00 Hourly
Location
Guilford County Parks (Various Locations), NC
Job Type
Hourly - No Benefits
Job Number
03828
Department
Parks & Property Management
Opening Date
03/20/2026
GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Empower Successful People to thrive in a Strong Community supported by Quality Government
Description
PARK ATTENDANT (PARKS GROUNDS TECH ASST-HRL)
SEASONAL POSITION- HIRING FOR ALL PARKS ON AN HOURLY BASIS
There are NO guaranteed amount of hours per week.
This position could be located in any one of the Guilford County Parks.
All first year staff will start at the minimum.
The location information will be discussed at the time of interview.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs responsible work in maintaining park grounds and some light equipment. The majority of work is performed in the Parks and Recreation Department at various locations as needed.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class works to maintain the grounds for the parks and public areas of the town. Work includes cutting away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain trails, sidewalks, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Work typically requires the use of riding mowers, tractors, light duty trucks, light duty backhoe operations, light duty front end loader and a various of hand tools such as rakes, shovels, axes, sprayers, and tools for maintenance of equipment. Questions and technical issues are referred to the lead worker. Complexity of work is noted with performing mechanic work on equipment. Employee is an outside worker and public contact is occasional when foot and/or motorized traffic passes by to stop the employee and ask questions or make comments. Work is performed under close supervision and is checked through observation and review of work orders.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older to qualify.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Tasks
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
High school graduation or equivalent and six months grounds maintenance experience; OR demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks. Valid drivers license required, and attain a valid North Carolina drivers license within 60 days after hire. Driving records check required.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands
Employee is subject to hazards, including mechanical equipment and atmospheric conditions due to exposure to fumes, odors, and dusts. At least half of each week requires exposure to sensory extremes. Several times weekly, exposure to chance of injury or loss of life, which can be substantially controlled by use of significant safety precautions. The work is required to have visual acuity to perform performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc..
Work Conditions
Work is performed inside and out in varying conditions including loud noise. Hazards may include occasional exposure to health risk of infection when cleaning up body fluids.
Special Note
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.
Driving is Essential
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid drivers license and that the driving record is compatible with the countys driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford Countys vehicle use policy.
Special Note:
Candidates must reside within a two-hour driving radius of Guilford County to be considered for employment.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
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I understand that I must be at least 16 years of age to be considered for this position.
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Which best describes your level of education?
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Do you have a valid Drivers License?
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Do you have six months grounds maintenance experience; OR demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks?
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Do you understand that is a seasonal position and there are no guaranteed amount of hours?
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Do you understand that you can be assigned and/or moved to any one of the Guilford County Parks depending on the greatest need of the department?
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Do you have a Park preference? (check all that apply) *Please note a park location can not be guaranteed. Assignments will be based on department needs.
Required Question
Employer Guilford County
Address 201 S Greene Street
Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401-6417
Phone 3366413763