PARK SERVICES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III

Position Duties

About the Town of Mooresville

As one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!

Why Join the Town of Mooresville
We value our employees and invest in their success with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits are among the most competitive in the region and include:

• 5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
• Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
• Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month)
• Wellness Incentive Program, with A discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
• Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
• Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
• Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
• Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
• Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee’s immediate family
• On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
• Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!

About the Role
The Park Services Maintenance Technician III performs skilled and semi-skilled work to ensure the beauty, safety, and functionality of the Town’s grounds and park facilities. This role is a vital member of the Park Services team, serving as a licensed pesticide applicator and a lead technician for specialized turf maintenance and park repairs.

An employee in this class handles a variety of manual labor tasks, ranging from chemical applications and irrigation repair to playground safety inspections and event setup. Accuracy and safety are essential, as this position operates specialized equipment and works in various environmental conditions to ensure Town citizens enjoy high-quality recreational spaces. This position reports to the Park Services Supervisor and may require serving on-call.

Minimum Qualifications

Park Services Maintenance Tech III (Spray Technician)

• Spray athletic turf fields with herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. 

• Weed and spray flower/shrub beds in parks with herbicides.

• Apply pre-emergent in spring and fall seasons on athletic turf andcommon areasin parks. 

• Fertilize athletic turf and sprig or sod bare areas in turf.

• Maintain and repair irrigation systems on turf fields and at facilities.

• May perform park maintenance to include mowing, landscape maintenance, fertilizing, mulching, etc.

• May prepare athletic fields to include lining, dragging, routine and annual maintenance.

• Performs basic equipment maintenance.

• Assistswith specialized turf maintenance.

Park Services Maintenance Tech III (Park Repairs)

• Sets up for Town events and moves Town property as directed.

• Operates equipment.

• Performs repairs throughout the park system.

• Performs routine playground inspections. 

• Operates specialized equipment on occasion.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and three to five years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or park operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to perform manual labor in various weather conditions and environments.

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Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Possession of (or ability to obtain) a valid North Carolina Pesticide Applicator License.
• Preferred: Certification in Playground Safety Inspection.
• Ability to serve on-call as required by the department.

More people than ever are choosing to call Mooresville home, and we're happy to welcome many of them at the Town as our valued employees. We are a proud workforce that empowers each employee by encouraging creativity, inspiring integrity, and promoting excellence. The Town of Mooresville has more than 500 employees, and as new opportunities to join our team continue to arise, we encourage you to visit our Town website, www.mooresvillenc.gov to learn more. The Town’s website also features more about our local government, town departments, upcoming events and programs, and other important information about living and working in our Town.