Mecklenburg County is hiring: Temporary Maintenance & Ops Assistant- American Le

Overview

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation (MCPRD) hosts many community events each year, including the Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games, and Festival in the Park. MCPRD enriches residents’ lives by providing recreational amenities and programs, improving fitness, and reducing health care costs. We protect open space, natural areas, and our tree canopy through stewardship. MCPRD helps realize the county vision to be a community of pride and choice for people to live, work, and recreate. The department serves a population exceeding one million residents, including the City of Charlotte, six towns, and unincorporated areas of the county, across 523 square miles. It manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways, and facilities. MCPRD is recognized for its programs, facilities, and partnerships. If you are excited by joining a dynamic team and being recognized as a leader, Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

POSITION SUMMARY

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is hiring for a Temporary Maintenance & Operations Assistant. This position is located at Grady Cole Center and American Legion Memorial Stadium and will assist with athletic event logistics, working closely with event staff including public address announcer, scoreboard operator, parking staff, and security. The incumbent will also assist with athletic field and facility maintenance, including goals, nets, press box, and general grounds maintenance. The role may involve operating the scoreboard, clock, and sound equipment at events. Hours vary and include daytime, evenings, weekends, and possible holidays.

Facility Overview

The Grady Cole Center (3,000-capacity) and American Legion Memorial Stadium (10,000-seat) are large-scale public assembly venues owned and operated by MCPRD. They are adjacent on a 12-acre parcel near Central Piedmont Community College’s Central Campus in uptown Charlotte.

Additional Information

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for similar roles at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career or transfer laterally into a new role, apply now.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working at athletic venues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Load and unload heavy material from trucks and vans
• Move and assist in moving furniture or equipment, including large and bulky objects
• Perform building maintenance such as checking fire extinguishers, changing light bulbs, and unstopping toilets
• Perform general custodial work
• Perform general groundskeeping such as picking up trash and debris, shoveling snow, and mowing the grass
• Perform general laborer-type work such as digging ditches

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: No experience required
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience: N/A
• Licenses and Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of applicable computer programs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge: Light equipment used in maintenance, grounds keeping, and construction; safety precautions; basic tools
• Skills: Operating chainsaw and brush cutter, blowers, sweepers, and other equipment; performing heavy manual labor
• Abilities: Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Contributing to Team Success, Energy

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works outdoors exposed to varying weather conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.