Salary : $37,939.20 – $58,801.60 Annually
Location : Cary, NC
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 23-01891
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Division: PRCR Downtown Cary Park
Opening Date: 05/26/2023
Closing Date: 6/18/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Located on 7 acres in the heart of Cary, Downtown Cary Park offers an artistic landscape surrounding beautifully distinguished structures and spaces available for reserving to host a variety of gatherings. The Park Steward performs routine, semi-skilled, and unskilled work in the care and maintenance of the Downtown Cary Park and Downtown Parking Deck. Work is performed under regular supervision by the Park Steward Coordinator. Work will require additional weekend shifts and/or flexible schedules.
Typical Tasks
- Performs maintenance work independently either in assigned zones or park-wide;
- Performs routine maintenance, minor repairs, and cleaning;
- Reports or responds to issues observed in facilities and reports facility repair needs to Park Steward Coordinator or Maintenance Coordinator;
- Works as a member of the Facilities and Grounds Team and assists other Park staff when and where necessary;
- Performs some landscape maintenance tasks such as raking and blowing leaves, occasional pruning, trimming, etc.;
- Removes trash, litter, recycling and compostable materials and debris from park walkways, sky walks and general grounds, disposing of all materials in the appropriate manner;
- Provides routine custodial service when/where necessary;
- Performs hourly/daily safety inspections and accomplishes minor repair tasks at all park play areas and prioritizes repairs to playground safety surfacing;
- Inspects park for vandalism and graffiti and reports repair needs to Park Steward Coordinator or Maintenance Coordinator;
- Engages with the public to provide excellent customer service and greet park users with a professional and welcoming attitude;
- Provides setup and/or takedown assistance for special events or programs;
- Assists with facility cleanup during hazardous weather and or special events programming;
- Performs other job-related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of tools and equipment associated with building and grounds maintenance duties; general knowledge of rules and regulations governing parks use by the general public; ability to interact positively with the general public; ability to understand written and oral instructions; ability to work independently or within a team setting; some technological skills for general data gathering.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to graduation from high school/GED.
Some experience in performing special event support and park and/or landscape maintenance tasks is preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Work in this class is medium to heavy and requires exposure to the elements such as heat, cold, and rain;
- The physical ability to lift moderate to heavy items for extended periods is required.
- The ability to walk and stand for long periods, as well as the ability to reach, stoop, kneel, etc., is also required.
- Visual acuity is necessary in order to perform custodial and maintenance functions and observe needed repairs.
Conditions of Employment
Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.
*position pending Council approval
Regular and Probationary Full-Time and Part-Time Employees
The Town of Cary is pleased to provide a competitive, comprehensive benefits program to serve the needs of our employees and their families.
Because the Town of Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits.
All regular and probationary full-time and part-time employees of the Town of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employee’s hire date.
Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern Employees
The Town employs temporary and seasonal employees and interns who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the Town of Cary’s benefits package as described in this summary.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record?
- Yes
- No
03
Select the years of experience you have performing special event support and park and/or landscape maintenance tasks. Work must be included in the work history section.
- Less than one year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5+ years
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This position requires additional weekend work or a flexible schedule. Are you willing/able to work a flexible schedule which includes weekend work?
- Yes
- No
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What interests you most about this position?
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This position could involve conversing with citizens and facility patrons. Provide a brief overview of any work experience you have with customer service.
Required Question