Job Opportunity at Gaston County GovernmentJoining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county.DescriptionThe mission of Gaston County Parks and Recreation is to acquire, develop, maintain, and manage parks; efficiently manage public resources, and provide opportunities for citizens to participate in wholesome leisure activities.Examples of DutiesAn hourly salary range of $16.88 - $20.04 is anticipated for this position.The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.Prepares athletic fields for daily use (including weekends and evenings as needed).Cleans restrooms, picks up litter, performs routine park maintenance, empties trash cans, and other cleaning duties as needed.Provides landscaping duties including mowing, pruning, mulching, spraying, fertilization, leaf removal, and other duties as needed at parks and county ground sites.Provides routine maintenance on park equipment, landscaping equipment, and park structures as needed, including making and installing Gaston County street signs as assigned.Assists with park events.Daily maintenance of splash pad, including cleaning, inspecting, logging of all chemical levels and filtration.Snow removal/winter time ice melt of walkways at county properties.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDValid NC Driver's LicenseSpecial knowledge, abilities, skills, physical requirements, and other factors: Must have the ability to work outside in all temperatures.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to perform physical functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions.Additional InformationThe applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.