Parks Maintenance Technician II (North Recreation Complex)

Parks Maintenance Technician II (North Recreation Complex)

Salary

$39,145.60 - $60,652.80 Annually

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

1975

Department

Recreation and Parks

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

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

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

• Completes routine turf management functions (mowing, trimming, spraying, athletic field layouts);
• Follows safety procedures of the equipment and ensures that equipment is operated correctly;
• Operates a variety of commercial turf equipment to complete turf maintenance;
• Receives and follows project outlines and instructions;
• Performs minor equipment maintenance;
• Coordinates heavy equipment repairs and maintenance with the fleet division;
• Performs preventative maintenance on small engine equipment;
• Provides event support by assisting with event setups and breakdowns;
• Sprays turf and ballfields as directed to prevent weeds and maintain a safe playing surface;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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).
• NCDA turf and ornamental pesticide applicators license (preferred not required)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• commercial turf equipment, pesticide application, athletic field layout, and irrigation systems.

Skill in:

• 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.

Ability to:

• 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 the position.

Special Requirements

• Must have a valid drivers license issued by N.C. or another state. (Note: a valid drivers license is a current drivers license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)
• Ability to obtain NC pesticide applicator license within first 6 months of employment.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college; no degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

02

How many years of experience do you have in operating various light to medium duty turf equipment (mowers, ballfield tractors, paint machines, sprayers, power and hand tools)?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to two years
• Three to five years
• Six or more years

03

Do you have an NCDA turf and ornamental pesticide applicators license (preferred not required)?

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires the lifting and/or carrying of heavy objects. Are you able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally along with the other duties required for this position?

• Yes
• No

05

This position requires working in all kinds of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.). Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Greenville

Address 200 W. Fifth Street

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858

Phone 252.329.4492

Website http://www.greenvillenc.gov