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JOB SUMMARY
The Park Maintenance Technician I performs semi-skilled work in grounds maintenance and special event work in the Parks and Recreation Department. Reporting to a Park Manager I, the Park Maintenance Technician I works under moderate supervision sufficient to monitor progress and assess achievement of key performance indicators.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

• Works with Parks Maintenance Technician II to assist with opening and closing parks.
• Enforces rules and regulations at parks and during special events.
• Assists with beautification work, including, but not limited to planting flowers, spreading pine needles and mulch.
• Assists with grounds maintenance, including, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, litter pick-up and trash collection.
• Assists with routine cleaning and custodial duties.
• Provides manual labor assistance associated with special events, including concerts, movies.
• Performs related tasks as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Basic working knowledge of the operation of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work unusual hours, especially nights and weekends.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school diploma or GED.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age. A valid NC Class C Drivers License is required to be maintained during the entire duration of employment.
• Must be available to work a minimum of 24 hours/week.

JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

This is work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, walking, stooping, crouching, standing, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.