This job posting expires at 11:59PM on October 28, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on October 28, 2026. Job Title: Recreation Services Facility Assistant - Buncombe County Sports Park Department: Recreation Services External Hiring Range: 17.17 - 20.67 Compensation Grade: 2001 Posted Internally and Externally Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is hiring a Recreation Facility Assistant, a hands-on role supporting our daily park operations. This position follows a variable schedule: Approximately 17 hours per week but can vary up and down depending on the season. commonly includes weekday evenings and weekends. 4-5 hour shifts weekday evenings and then during the morning, midday, and evenings on weekends. The primary work location is Buncombe County Sports Park, though assignments may occasionally rotate to other recreation sites across the county. As part of a small, collaborative team, the Facility Assistant helps maintain park cleanliness, interacts with the public, and upholds a welcoming and safe environment for all visitors. Responsibilities also include assisting with event setup, custodial duties, and providing excellent customer service to park patrons with occasional event and program support when needed. The role requires the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and to perform physically active tasks. This is a vital support role in a community-focused department that values teamwork, professionalism, and proactive service. Position primarily includes opening, monitoring, and closing park, engaging with and assisting park visitors, emptying trash, litter pick-up, janitorial duties, and light maintenance. Purpose of the position: The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of tasks to support our daily park operations within the Recreation Department. Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): High school diploma or GED, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer services or maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily medium work requiring exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is primarily active/outdoor work requiring standing for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind and rain. Essential Functions of the position: Promote good public relations and communication with citizens using the park and recreation facilities. Participate in various fee collection, event registration, and evaluation activities. May perform a variety of duties associated with the daily use of park areas and facilities. Ability to work weekends, evenings and nights as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to use small office equipment and computers. Ability to adapt to a work environment may include exposure to outdoor climate, dust and dirt, exposure to the hazards of working in and near traffic, exposure to various chemicals including fertilizers and pesticides, and exposure to domestic and wild animals. Ability to answer questions and provide information to the public. Ability to speak, understand and communicate information and ideas so others may understand. Ability to use and/or repair small equipment. Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective. It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Select a job and click the blue Apply button to complete your application. Please attach a resume and cover letter if possible. Then, submit your application by the Job Posting End Date to be considered. Our hiring managers begin reviewing applications after the Job Posting End Date and will contact applicants soon after. Thank you for your patience as we give each application the time and attention that it deserves. The best way to stay updated on your application status is to regularly check your candidate account by logging back into this page and reviewing your Candidate Home. Contact recruiting@buncombenc.gov with any questions. Buncombe County Government offers a first in class benefits package which promotes employee health and well-being. View our benefits or contact a Recruiter with questions.

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