Maintenance Custodian

NOVA Parks; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining beautiful park grounds and facilities! As a Maintenance Custodian, you will perform a variety of tasks including landscape maintenance, operating small engine equipment, and ensuring facilities are clean and organized. This role requires physical strength and the ability to work in various weather conditions. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for providing excellent service to the public, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the community while enjoying the natural beauty of the parks.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate small engine equipment and vehicles safely.
• Strength and dexterity necessary for heavy manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance including weeding and mulching.
• Operate park vehicles and maintain facilities.
• Assist with public relations and handle visitor inquiries.

Skills

Operating small engine equipment

Vehicle operation

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Heavy manual labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Push mower

Chain saw

Backpack blower

Line trimmer

Park vehicles

Job description

The Maintenance Custodian position performs a variety of manual labor jobs with varying degree of skill needed to assist with the maintenance of park grounds, equipment, and rental facilities.

Pay Rate: $13.50 per hour

Major Duties/Specific Tasks

• Set up tables and chairs as detailed in floor plans
• Occasional grounds keeping duties, including removing trash and mowing/trimming grass using a push mower as needed.
• 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 minor repairs, replacing light bulbs, and preparing for special events.
• Operate park vehicles which may include pickup trucks, 4-wheel motorcycles, dump trucks, and garbage trucks.
• Clean & organize maintenance supplies.
• Clean restrooms & rental facilities.
• Prepare and load equipment & tools for use and/or to transport.
• Run errands to retrieve and/or deliver 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 Facility and Events Sales Manager.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Park Management or Supervisor on Duty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be age 18 or over.
• 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 to facilities or equipment.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn 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, most weekends during the event season, and holidays.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to perform basic computer tasks
• Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver's license, must maintain safe driving record.
• Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

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