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Salary : $43,266.48 - $51,521.71 Annually
Location : Holly Springs, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Parks & Field Maintenance
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Town of Holly Springs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Town of Holly Springs is searching for a Park Maintenance Technician I/II/III to serve in the Parks & Recreation department. This position maintains the condition of Town's parks and recreation areas to provide a clean and safe environment for workers and the public.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Parks Maintenance Crew Leader of assigned specialty area for guidance and work direction under the general direction of the Parks Maintenance Manager. Work is checked for accuracy, quality and adherence to instructions. Employee may need to occasionally choose from defined alternatives to resolve problems but consults with supervisor on matters not covered by guidelines. Incumbents have no supervisory responsibilities.
The work schedule is business hours including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotation. The starting annual salary range is $43,266.48-$51,521.71 (Grades C/D/F). This position is considered essential during inclement weather and emergencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Not all duties may be assigned to each position. The allocation of duties for this position will vary based upon level in the job classification series and will be dependent upon skill level and the location of work assigned.
1.Performs inspections on trails and parks. Establishes priority maintenance needs and forwards to supervisor for consideration.
2.Performs parks maintenance such as repairs to fences, boardwalks, benches, picnic tables, garbage cans, signs, shelters, etc., and any other existing structures.
3.Maintains walking trails with mulch, stone or asphalt patches; ensures trail is clear of any obstructions.
4.Manages invasive vegetation in and around parks, greenways and greenbelts. Prunes healthy trees using proper pruning techniques. Removes dead or hazardous trees in the parks. Removes fallen leaves. Plants new trees and grass.
5.Performs landscape maintenance, including mowing, edging, blowing, mulching beds, weeding, watering, fertilizing, turf renovation and pruning.
6.Performs general maintenance on Town recreational fields, scoreboards, signs, bleachers, irrigation systems, and benches.
7.Performs a variety of services on synthetic turf and natural grass fields.
8.Performs custodial cleaning of building interiors.
9.Ensures parks' restrooms, picnic shelters and recreation areas are clean and in good working order.
10.Maintains appearance of all parks to ensure the areas are free of litter, trash, fallen tree limbs and other debris.
11.Maintains records of all maintenance activities in Town's software package. Completes updates of labor and materials used for each work project.
12.Sprays herbicides/pesticides to control weeds/pests on Town property.
13.Operates maintenance equipment, including but not limited to, field drag, lawn mower, utility tractor, string trimmer, chain saw, pole saw, dump truck, sod cutter, chemical sprayer, tiller, bush hog, etc.
14.Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment.
15.Plans for and coordinates a preventative maintenance program for equipment, which includes general maintenance, repairing or arranging for repairs of equipment through appropriate sources. Oversees the safe operation and calibration of mechanical and hand operated equipment, lawn mowers, line trimmers, utility tractors and attachments, spray equipment, and lining and dragging equipment.
16.Assists other department staff when necessary to complete projects and special events.
17.Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
18.Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.
19.Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
20.Maintains appropriate records including complete equipment repair history, work orders, daily job card, and other related data.
21.Reports to work for after hour needs, as assigned.
22.Performs emergency repairs and work as necessary.
23.Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Knowledge of the operation, care, and repair of maintenance equipment and tools.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards (OSHA) and safe work practices.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports consistent with the position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency service.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor.
• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds of force; requires strenuous manual labor including, but not limited to digging, shoveling, sweeping, raking, hauling, crawling, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
• Work may be performed above or below ground, to include confined spaces.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• 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.
• May be subject to hazardous chemicals/pesticides.
• Duties are performed under all weather conditions and include exposure to inclement weather.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Maintenance Technician I
• High school diploma/equivalent.
• Previous experience in parks maintenance or custodial work preferred.
Maintenance Technician II
• High school diploma/equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years of job-related work experience.
• Must have 3 or more job related certifications or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe determined by the town. .
Maintenance Technician III
• Bachelor's Degree or Technical degree
• Minimum three (3) years of job-related skilled work experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's license
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
01
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a valid N.C. Class C Driver's License or valid driver's license in any other state?

• Yes
• No

03
Please identify your level of experience relating to Park Maintenance.

• No experience
• Level I: Previous experience in parks maintenance or custodial work preferred.
• Level II: 3 years of job-related work experience and 3 or more job related certifications or ability to obtain in a timeframe specified by the town.
• Level III: Bachelor's or Technical Degree and 3 years of job-related experience.

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