Maintenance and Operations Worker

Prince-William-County-Government; Virginia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan (VRS)

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Health and dental plans

Retirement savings plans

Loan forgiveness eligible

Job summary

Prince William County Government is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to keep parks, buildings, and schools well-kept and safe. The role involves turf and landscape care, and upkeep of park amenities in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Applicants should be able to work as part of a team, tolerate adverse weather, and handle a varied schedule including weekends. Valid driver's license and a pre-employment physical are required.

Qualifications

• 8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.
• Experience working with a team.
• Experience working outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience working a varied schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Experience in grounds maintenance work.
• Experience operating mowing equipment.
• Experience in maintaining park amenities and landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and amenities at County parks, buildings, and schools.
• Perform turf maintenance, athletic field maintenance, and landscape upkeep.
• Operate county vehicles to transport tools, materials, and personnel as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Outdoors work

Flexible schedule

Grounds maintenance

Mowing equipment

Park amenities maintenance

Education

8th grade education

Tools

Mowing equipment

Job description

Do you enjoy working outside no matter the weather? Can you follow instructions and have a \"will do\" attitude? Do you enjoy working with a team to provide a safe and beautiful park/grounds environment?

Who Are We?

Parks and Recreation (DPR) is a Department of Prince William County. We provide a broad range of recreation and leisure services and amenities to meet the changing needs of the County's growing and diverse population. The Department manages more than 4,000 acres of parkland and recreational facilities including more than 50 parks, two water parks, two fitness & aquatic centers, two community centers, four outdoor pools, three 18-hole golf courses, two marinas, and nearly 200 athletic fields.

About This Role:

This position is responsible for maintaining grounds and amenities. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines. Incumbents maintain the grounds at County parks, buildings, and schools. Responsibilities may include turf maintenance, athletic field maintenance, landscape maintenance and park amenity maintenance. This position may occasionally require the operation of County vehicles to transport tools, materials, and personnel to various worksites.

Minimum Requirements:

8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.

Preferences:

• Experience working with a team.
• Experience working outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience working a varied schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Experience in grounds maintenance work.
• Experience operating mowing equipment.
• Experience in maintaining park amenities and landscapes.

Special Requirements:

• Requires a valid driver's license
• Requires the passing of a pre-employment physical examination
• Must pass background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Work Schedule:

This is a 7-day per week operation. The typical workday is 7.5 hours, Monday-Friday with some rotating weekend requirements. Schedule is generally 7am-3pm with slight variations for start and stop times.

Hiring Salary:

$19.41/hour

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.