Parks Maintenance Assistant - 30 Hours/Week
Beaufort
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
Performs intermediate skilled maintenance and repair work at park facilities and related facilities. Distinguishing Features of the Class. An employee in this class performs maintenance activities at park facilities throughout the County. Work includes maintaining and repairing parks, ball fields, playground equipment, buildings and facilities. This includes repairing tables, grills, and sinks; cleaning restrooms and mowing. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Parks Maintenance Foreman and is evaluated through periodic discussions, observation and quality of work performed. Duties and Responsibilities. Essential Duties and Tasks Repairs and maintains park equipment and buildings. Performs plumbing, masonry, carpentry and minor electrical work. Collects trash and garbage and disposes of same. Mows grass, trims shrubbery and trees. Operates trucks and tractors in grounds preparation and maintenance work. Performs custodial duties at all parks and recreation facilities; answers patrons questions; assists in setting facility up for usage as required. Performs minor building, custodial, repair and maintenance work. Services and maintains light automotive equipment. Marks off athletic fields and courts to prescribed standards. Recruitment and Selection Guidelines. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work. General knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools and techniques of the standard building trades. Good knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions. Ability to use common hand tools. Ability to operate simple machinery. Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers. Ability to be courteous and tactful in dealing with the public.