In PersonPrimary work location is Buncombe County Sports Park; assignments may occasionally rotate to other recreation sites across the county.
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in customer service or maintenance work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and nights as needed.
Ability to use small office equipment and computers.
Ability to adapt to outdoor climate, dust and dirt, traffic hazards, chemicals including fertilizers and pesticides, and domestic and wild animals.
Ability to answer questions and provide information to the public.
Ability to use and/or repair small equipment.
Ability to perform medium physical work, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly; required abilities include 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.
Ability to stand for extended periods and work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
Final candidates must submit to a drug test after offer.
Candidates are subject to a fingerprint background check.
Responsibilities
Promote good public relations and communicate with citizens using park and recreation facilities.
Participate in fee collection, event registration, and evaluation activities.
Perform duties associated with the daily use of park areas and facilities.
Open, monitor, and close County Parks; speak with park visitors and assist them with questions; empty trash, pick up litter, complete janitorial tasks, and perform light maintenance.
Help maintain park cleanliness and uphold a welcoming and safe environment for visitors.
Provide occasional event support when needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
This job posting expires at 11:59PM on November 29, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on November 29, 2026.Job Title: Recreation Facility Assistant (Part-Time 17 hours/week)Department: Recreation ServicesExternal Hiring Range: $17.17 - $20.67Posted Internally and Externally
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is hiring a Recreation Facility Assistant, a hands-on role supporting our daily park operations. This position reports to the Recreation Program Coordinator and follows a variable schedule, with shifts commonly including weekdayevenings and weekends.
This position will work approximately 4 shifts for a total of approximately 17 hours per week. These shifts will typically be weekday evenings and varied shifts on weekends (morning, midday and/or evening).
The primary work location is Buncombe County Sports Park, though assignments may occasionally rotate to other recreation sites across the county. This position primarily opens, monitors, and closes County Parks, along with speaking to park visitors, assisting them with questions, emptying trash, picking up litter, completing janitorial tasks, and some light maintenance.
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 may also include occasional event 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. The final candidates for this position will be required to submit to a drug test after offer. Please note that CBD or Delta-9 Hemp products may cause a positive drug test.
The candidates for this job will be subject to a fingerprint background check due to a new state law effective October 1, 2025.
This job is posted until filled and could come down at any time. If you are interested, apply today!
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.