Park Maintenance Operator I | CDL-Ready & On-Call

Staunton City & Schools; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Staunton City & Schools’ Parks and Recreation department seeks an Equipment Operator I to support park maintenance and respond to emergency weather events. Candidates should operate light to medium lawn equipment, follow oral instructions, and work with minimal supervision while observing safety rules.

Must have a valid driver’s license, and be willing to obtain a CDL with passenger endorsement and a Registered Tech Spray endorsement within a year.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of the use of common lawn tools.
• Ability to operate light and medium lawn equipment.
• Must understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Must adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized equipment in park maintenance.
• Respond to unscheduled emergencies (storms, ice, snow).
• Perform routine semi-skilled maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Possess or obtain required licenses within stated timelines.
• Work nights, weekends or holidays when needed for weather-related work.

Skills

Lawn tool operation

Operate lawn equipment

Follow oral instructions

Work in teams

Safety compliance

On-call readiness

Job description

Staunton City & Schools’ Parks and Recreation department seeks an Equipment Operator I to support park maintenance and respond to emergency weather events. Candidates should operate light to medium lawn equipment, follow oral instructions, and work with minimal supervision while observing safety rules.

Must have a valid driver’s license, and be willing to obtain a CDL with passenger endorsement and a Registered Tech Spray endorsement within a year.