Maintenance

NOVA Parks; Lorton (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

NOVA Parks is seeking a part-time Maintenance worker to help keep park grounds, facilities and equipment in good condition. The role carries up to 40 hours per week with health benefits provided.

Responsibilities include mowing, landscape maintenance, operating small engine equipment, and assisting with repairs across electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. You will also assist visitors and help with daily park operations.

Qualifications

• Must be age 18 or over and able to operate small engine equipment safely.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to operate a variety of vehicles with standard transmissions.
• Strength and dexterity to perform heavy manual labor in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to work early/late shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass using various equipment including push mowers and tractors.
• Perform landscape maintenance: weeding, mulching, edging and raking.
• Operate small engine equipment like chain saws and line trimmers.
• Maintain planted areas and establish plant beds with flowers and shrubs.
• Repair and stain picnic tables, install fences, and replace light bulbs.
• Assist with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance as needed.
• Operate park vehicles (pickup trucks, dump trucks, etc.).
• Clean and organize maintenance shop and restrooms/picnic shelters.
• Load equipment for use and run errands to retrieve parts.
• Assist with public inquiries and provide information to visitors.

Skills

Small engine operation

Vehicle operation

Mechanical aptitude

Public interaction

Flexibility in schedule

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mowers

Chain saws

Line trimmers

Backpack blowers

Job description

The Maintenance position performs a variety of manual labor jobs with varying degree of skill needed to assist with the maintenance of park grounds, equipment, and facilities. This position is part-time, up to 40 hours per week, with health benefits offered.

Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour

Major Duties/Specific Tasks

• Mow grass using a variety of equipment which may include push mowers, tractors and/or specialized lawn equipment.
• Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching edging and raking.
• Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers and line trimmers.
• Establish plant beds, plant flowers, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, and maintain planted areas.
• Pick up litter and debris.
• Perform facility maintenance such as repairing and staining picnic tables, installing and repairing fences, replacing light bulbs, and preparing for special events.
• Assist with repair and/or maintenance of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Operate park vehicles which may include pickup trucks, 4-wheel motorcycles, dump trucks and garbage trucks.
• Clean & organize maintenance shop.
• Clean restroom & picnic shelters.
• Assist with routine maintenance/repair of equipment to include changing oil, oil filters, replacing worn parts, and making minor mechanical adjustments.
• Sharpen or replace worn blades on mowers; replace string on line trimmers; sharpen or replace worn chain saw chains.
• Prepare and load equipment & tools for use and/or to transport.
• Run errands to retrieve and/or delver parts, etc.
• Perform manual labor and related work as required.
• Assist with public relations by handling visitor inquiries, and providing information and assistance.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Park Maintenance Supervisor.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Park Maintenance Supervisor or Supervisor on Duty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be age 18 or over.
• High school diploma with minimum of one year experience in park maintenance work, or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• Ability to operate small engine equipment properly and safely.
• Ability to operate a variety of vehicles with standard transmissions.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to make minor repairs on equipment.
• Knowledge of park maintenance procedures and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability to learn the operation of the facility.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.
• Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver’s license, must maintain safe driving record.
• Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.