Parks Maintenance Technician - Seasonal Catawba Bend

Parks Maintenance Technician - Seasonal Catawba Bend

Salary

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Location

Catawba Bend Preserve, SC

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2026-01097

Department

Parks

Division

Catawba Bend Preserve

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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About Our Opportunity

The Parks Department is hiring a temporary, non-exempt Parks Maintenance Technician to join our team. This position will perform multiple skilled trades to include landscaping, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and other technical trades associated in the repair and maintenance of multiple County owned Parks and Recreation facilities.

Projected Salary/Grade 109: $18.69

Work Schedule: This is a seasonal position that includes weekends and holidays, hours are not guaranteed and are assigned as needed. Position is expected to last approximately six months.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general grounds maintenance work, including but not limited to installing landscape materials, mowing grass, bush hogging, planting, tree and shrub maintenance, removing debris.
• Performs general maintenance of Park facilities; including, but not limited to HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, carpentry work, painting and preventive maintenance.
• Performs routine custodial work, including cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, removing trash, stocking restroom supplies.
• Prepares Parks for community or special events; including set-up, tear down, and support during the event. May work afterhours and weekends.
• Opens and closes Park entrances as needed.
• Performs multiple levels of construction that includes carpentry work, masonry, drywall, painting.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in a skilled or unskilled trade, construction, facility maintenance or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid driver's license required.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

About York County Government

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

Mission Statement- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement- York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Core Values - Excellence through Professionalism

Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.

Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.

Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.

Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.

Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

Temporary employees: An employee who understands that he/she is hired for a limited period of time not to exceed six (6) calendar months, by agreement with the county and is not entitled to any county benefits. Exceptions to this policy must be recommended by the HR Director and approved by the County Manager based on a request from the department director.

Temporary Employee Benefits include participation in Employee Assistance Program, training, etc. For more information please contact Human Resources by emailing Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com

Annual Leave: Temporary employees do not accrue annual leave.

Sick Leave: Temporary employees will not accrue sick leave time.

Training: Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.

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Are you willing to work weekends and holidays?

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Describe your experience with landscaping and types of equipment used.

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Do you have reliable transportation to and from work? Catawba Bend Preserve is located at 4134 Catawba Bend Pkwy Rock Hill, SC 29730.

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Required Question

Employer York County Government

Address 6 South Congress Street

P.O. Box 85

York, South Carolina, 29745

Phone 803-684-8512

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yorkcountysc