Maintenance Worker

Fairfax County Government; Fairfax Station (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Worker to support park facilities and grounds across multiple sites. You will perform routine maintenance on athletic fields, trails, and other facilities, operate related equipment, and contribute to safety and cleanliness standards across parks.

Responsibilities include mowing, snow removal, minor repairs, and operating vehicles and machinery.

Qualifications

• Education/experience equivalent to tenth grade completion.
• Driver's license required.
• Criminal background check and driving record check required.
• Knowledge of safety practices and equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Clears sidewalks of ice and snow.
• Reads meters.
• Cleans facilities and removes trash.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Performs routine building maintenance (bulbs, small repairs).
• Repairs and maintains walkways, gutters, downspouts.
• Maintains and repairs grounds and turf.
• Repairs irrigation systems (sprinklers, valves, pipes).
• Performs landscaping tasks (beds, edging, mulching, planting).
• Performs minor building/equipment repairs.
• Operates tractors, mowers, chainsaws, or saws.
• Adheres to safety practices and reports hazards.

Skills

Grounds maintenance basics

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Manual dexterity

Vehicle operation

Reading instructions

Weather resilience

Team collaboration

Hazard awareness

Maintenance planning

Customer relations

Problem solving

Education

Tenth grade completion

Tools

Weed eater

Push mower

Power tamper

Chain saw

Concrete saw

Gas generator

Air compressors

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Job Announcement

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position works as a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Recenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of routine, manual labor tasks. Participates in the work of an assigned athletic field or park maintenance crew, performing tasks relating to grounds maintenance and facility repairs. Performs maintenance on park facilities e.g. athletic fields, sport courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, amphitheaters, trails, restrooms, parking lots, signs, fencing, etc. Duties include mowing, snow removal, and other grounds maintenance tasks. Removes litter and performs rough carpentry, light construction, minor repairs, and painting of facilities as necessary. Operates a tractor/bucket loader with attachments, small-engine park maintenance equipment, such as infield groomers, utility vehicles, mowers, and other equipment. Uses gas and battery powered equipment such as trimmer, blower, and chainsaw. Performs related duties as required.

Note: Reports each morning to Area 4 maintenance shop, at 10405 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA and is dispatched to assigned parks. In addition to hauling and equipment operation, this position is part of the overall labor team. 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with overtime required when necessary. Occasional weekend, evening, and holiday work required. Positions are subject to transfer to other maintenance operation locations. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position. Position is Emergency Service Personnel.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Clears sidewalks of ice and snow;
• Reads meters;
• Cleans facilities, to include removing trash and litter;
• Loads and unloads trucks;
• Performs routine building maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, moving and making minor repairs to furniture);
• Repairs and maintains walkways, gutters, and downspouts;
• Maintains and repairs grounds and turf (i.e., reconditioning, vegetation control, and repairs);
• Repairs irrigation systems (i.e., sprinklers, valves, and pipes);
• Performs various landscaping tasks, to include propagating beds, edging, mulching, and planting;
• Performs minor building and/or equipment repair and/or maintenance;
• Operates tractors and mowers, chain saws, or cutoff saws;
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;
• Reports unsafe working conditions;
• Complies with safety competencies.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of construction and maintenance of asphalt and concrete;
• Working knowledge of small equipment to include weed eater, push mower, power tamper, chain saw, concrete saw and gas generator;
• Basic knowledge of air compressors and pneumatic tools;
• Knowledge of and the ability to use and perform basic scheduled maintenance on various types of hand tools, machinery, etc.;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices;
• Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude;
• Ability to operate various types of motor vehicles;
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions;
• Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc.;
• Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor;
• Ability to comprehend and comply with safety practices;
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees and supervisors.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's license (required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protectives services registry check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience performing maintenance activities to parks using a tractor/bucket loader with attachments, small-engine park maintenance equipment, such as: infield groomers, utility vehicles, mowers, and other equipment. Uses gas and battery powered equipment such as trimmer, blower, and chainsaw.
• Experience with the repair and maintenance of outdoor maintenance equipment, a tractor/bucket loader with attachments, small-engine park maintenance equipment, such as: infield groomers, utility vehicles, mowers, and other equipment. Uses gas and battery powered equipment such as trimmer, blower, and chainsaw.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to operate equipment listed in #15. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [e-mail] EEO/AA/TTY.

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