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City of Durham Senior Maintenance Technician (TRAILS) in Durham, North Carolina
Senior Maintenance Technician (TRAILS)
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Senior Maintenance Technician (TRAILS)
Salary
$46,762.00 - $72,570.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
26-05877
Department
Parks and Recreation
Opening Date
03/25/2026
Closing Date
4/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Salary/Hiring Range: $46,762 - $54,147/ Annually
Workday/Schedule: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Monday-Friday; some evenings/weekends required
A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.
Position is responsible for professional level work dedicated to the maintenance and repair of park properties, trails, fields, facilities, and amenities through the performance of semi-skilled and skilled labor and technical work. This includes but is not limited to the operation of equipment in support of construction, maintenance, and/or park facility and trail projects in the City's park system. This is accomplished by receiving and taking appropriate directions on written and verbal instructions; and following instructions to effectively complete assigned tasks. Primary responsibilities include repairing, replacing, and maintenance of park facilities, amenities and park trails, basic carpentry skills, operating and maintaining park maintenance equipment (blowers, weed eaters, commercial mowing equipment including zero turn mowers, tractors, packer trucks, carpentry tools, masonry, landscape construction, etc.). Employee will be required to use a City issued smart phone and asset management software (Cityworks) to document needed and completed work. Employee must be reliable and punctual (ability to work assigned schedule).
Responsible for leading a crew, to include assigning and inspecting work; performing cleaning services; performing technical work, service checks, and preventative maintenance on electronic equipment and vehicles; administering and scheduling repairs; operating light-duty equipment and power tools; installing and maintaining equipment and related devices; picking up trash; maintaining supplies; taking inventory and stocking equipment; researching information; preparing routine reports; maintaining records and databases; and performing related duties.
Duties/Responsibilities
Serve as lead worker on a crew responsible for the construction, maintenance, repair, and replacement of park trails, amenities, and facilities.
Assign tasks and inspect work related to trail and grounds maintenance, landscaping, carpentry, custodial services, and small-scale construction projects.
Conduct routine inspections of parks and trails to ensure safety, cleanliness, and functionality; document the condition of trails, parks, and amenities.
Maintain trail systems, including asphalt and natural surfaces, landscaped areas, tree and shrub care, mowing grass, trimming weeds, and applying fertilizers and chemicals.
Perform seasonal tasks such as leaf removal, snow and ice treatment, and debris clean-up.
Safely apply herbicides and other chemical treatments using sprayers and spreaders.
Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on small engines, landscaping tools, and related equipment.
Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies; ensure accurate records and documentation.
Utilize a City-issued smartphone and asset management system (CityWorks) to document needed and completed work, track work orders, inspections, and service requests.
Provide excellent customer service; respond to questions, address concerns, and escalate issues as necessary.
Safely operate a variety of commercial landscaping and maintenance equipment, including blowers, weed eaters, zero-turn mowers, tractors, packer trucks, and more.
Drive work trucks with trailers to and between job sites; ensure proper loading and secure transport of equipment and materials.
Maintain a reliable and punctual work schedule, including availability for flexible shifts as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall park operations and maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)
Three years of equipment operation/driving or specialized maintenance experience based on assignment.
A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record is required.
Additional Preferred Skills
Proficiency in using smartphones and basic computer applications for work documentation and communication.
Willingness and availability to work non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, rotating/flexible shifts, and during inclement weather.
Ability to read and follow written instructions, understand simple processes, and operate basic machinery.
A valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
Experience maintaining natural and paved trails within a municipal park system.
Experience operating zero turn riding mowers (commercial landscaping equipment).
Experience in turf management and improvement.
Experience with skilled trades.
NC Pesticide license.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
City of Durham Website
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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)
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Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire).
I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.
I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.
I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
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Can you read and understand written instructions, understand simple processes, and understand the routine operation of machines?
Yes
No
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Do you have basic proficiency using a smartphone?
Yes
No
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Are you willing and able to work a flex schedule (evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and/or during inclement weather)?
Yes
No
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Are you available to work some evenings and weekends as needed?
Yes
No
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How many years of equipment operation/driving or specialized maintenance experience do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years of related experience
3 years but less than 5 years of related experience
5 or more years of related experience
Required Question