Principal Maintenance Worker - Trades & Events Operations

Chesterfield County; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking county's Parks and Recreation team as a Parks Maintenance Worker! This role offers the chance to work outdoors while performing a variety of maintenance tasks across beautiful parks. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a background in trades such as HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a strong benefits package while contributing to the upkeep of community spaces. If you're motivated and ready for a physically engaging role, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or groundskeeping.
• Must possess or obtain a Registered Technician Pesticide License within nine months.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks for facilities and grounds.
• Assist with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other trade-related work.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Carpentry

Plumbing

Groundskeeping

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance Tools

Job description

Position: Parks Maintenance Worker

Bring your appreciation for working outdoors to Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation! We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team. Our parks maintenance staff work year-round, enjoy early hours, and benefit from a strong benefits package.

1. Performs a variety of maintenance and operational tasks to support facilities, special events, athletic fields, and surrounding grounds.
2. Assists with HVAC, electrical, painting, carpentry, plumbing, locksmithing, and other trade-related work.
3. Operates and maintains tools and equipment.
4. Supports department-related special events, including set-up and breakdown.
5. Communicates effectively.
6. Works in various outdoor conditions performing physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting, prolonged standing, squatting, twisting, stretching, and crawling.
7. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, and team members.
8. Performs other work as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, groundskeeping, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be highly motivated, goal-driven, and a self-starter.
• Experience adhering to safety and environmental standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess or obtain within nine months of employment, a Registered Technician Pesticide License.

Additional Requirements:

• Current valid driver's license and a good driving record. Record must not reflect six or more demerit points within the past 24 months or one major violation within the past 36 months, based on the Virginia DMV point system. Out-of-state records must be obtained and presented at the interview, reflecting at least three years of history, dated within 30 days of the interview.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification are required.
• This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; includes some evenings, weekends, and holidays.