Park Operations & Equipment Technician III

Roanoke County, Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke County is seeking a Park Maintenance Technician III to perform a range of manual, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance tasks across county parks and athletic fields. You will operate tractors, mowers, and other turf equipment, conduct basic repairs, and assist with events and snow operations.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least three years’ equipment operation experience, with CDL Class A or ability to obtain within six months, plus several certifications or the ability

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience operating motorized equipment in grounds maintenance.
• Class A CDL or ability to obtain within six months.
• Fertilizer Applicator certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Registered Technician Certificate from Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or ability to obtain within six months.
• First Aid/CPR and forklift certification or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors with attachments, two and three deck mowers, chippers, small engine equipment, and related turf equipment.
• Operate trucks and trailers; CDL equipment as assigned and training allows.
• Mow, trim, landscape, and provide athletic field grooming/lining support; maintain grounds.
• Calibrate, apply, and document fertilizers and herbicides per regulations.
• Inspect and perform basic maintenance on equipment; report repairs and adjust as needed.
• Load/unload tools and materials; assist in staging for projects and events.
• Perform basic carpentry, masonry, and hardscape repairs (fences, benches, signage).
• Assist with park maintenance/restoration work and site improvements.
• Support drainage work and site layout with simple measurements; no surveying.
• Assist with snow removal and emergency responses; support events setup/breakdown.
• Follow safety policies: PPE, equipment checks, and work-zone safety.

Skills

Operate motorized equipment

Public communication

Heavy manual labor

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Turf management / landscaping coursework

Job description

Roanoke County is seeking a Park Maintenance Technician III to perform a range of manual, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance tasks across county parks and athletic fields. You will operate tractors, mowers, and other turf equipment, conduct basic repairs, and assist with events and snow operations.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least three years’ equipment operation experience, with CDL Class A or ability to obtain within six months, plus several certifications or the ability