Maintenance and Operations Worker-RFP

Prince William County Government; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement from the Virginia Retirem​e

401a and 457 retirement plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Optional Group Medical and Dental

Optional Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Development Opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Prince William County Government is seeking a dedicated grounds/park keeper to maintain parks, buildings, and landscapes. The role involves turf and landscape upkeep, and may require operating mowing equipment. Work is outdoors in varying weather, with a 7.5-hour day and a rotating weekend schedule.

Minimum requirements include 8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience, plus a valid driver’s license and ability to pass a pre-employment physical and background check.

Qualifications

• 8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.
• Experience working with a team.
• Experience outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience in grounds maintenance work and mowing equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and amenities at County parks, buildings, and schools.
• Perform turf, athletic field, and landscape maintenance per procedures.
• Occasionally operate County vehicles to transport tools/materials.

Skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Adverse weather

Weekend schedule

Grounds maintenance

Mowing equipment

Park amenities maintenance

Education

8th grade education

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:

The successful candidate will have…

• 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. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description.

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.

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