Recreation Maintenance Worker P/T - Craven County, NC : Job Details

Salary: $13.99 HourlyLocation : New Bern, NCJob Type: Part-TimeJob Number: 10555Department: Recreation and ParksOpening Date: 07/01/2025Closing Date: ContinuousPrimary Purpose Performs work in the park maintenance of County parks and facilities. Work will be primarily performed at Creekside or West Craven Parks. Essential Functions Works part-time through the Spring, Summer, and Fall months to assist with park maintenance. Keeps Park areas clean of trash and debris. Sanitizes and cleans bathrooms. Prepares and maintains athletic fields for weekend games and tournaments, cleans restrooms and shelters. Mows and trims fields and common grounds. Work also requires considerable tact as you will come into contact on a regular basis with the general public. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.Must be able to work special events and programs as needed. Minimum Education and ExperienceMust be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid NC Driver's license. Experience operating mowing and field maintenance equipment preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesGeneral knowledge of outdoor lawn equipment, turf maintenance and general landscape practices. Ability to operate tractors, lawn mowers, weed eaters, and power tools.Ability to perform strenuous work under varying weather conditions including hot outdoor environments.Ability to exercise tact with the general public.Ability to lift equipment, paint, and line marking equipment up to 75 pounds.