Principal Maintenance Worker - Trails Crew

Chesterfield County, Virginia; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Safety footwear and PPE

Job summary

Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation is seeking motivated individuals to join our park maintenance team. The staff work year-round, enjoy early hours, and benefit from a strong benefits package. Uniforms, safety footwear and PPE are provided.

Typical duties include mowing, litter removal, minor construction for bridges and boardwalks, and operating equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators, and loaders. A valid driver's license and physical stamina are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess or obtain within nine months of employment a Registered Technician Pesticide License.
• Current valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; DMV demerit limits apply.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI background check, and education/degree verification required.
• Safety sensitive position; random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and operational tasks to sustain park trail facilities, historical sites and waterways.
• Mowing, litter removal, minor construction, and repair of bridges and boardwalks.
• Operate equipment including skid steer, mini excavator, loader; perform carpentry; chainsaw use.
• Lift 50 pounds or more and work in various outdoor conditions.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with customers, contractors, and team members.
• Communicate effectively and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Skid steer

Mini excavator

Loader

Chainsaw

Power tools

Job description

High school diploma or GED; two years of experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, general maintenance/labor, or custodial work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Good oral/written communication, interpersonal and public relations skills needed; must possess or obtain within nine months of employment, a Registered Technician Pesticide License.Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

PLEASE NOTE: Must maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment.

Bring your appreciation for working outdoors to Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation! We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team. Our park’s maintenance staff work year-round, enjoy early hours, and benefit from a strong benefits package. Uniforms, safety footwear and personal protective equipment are provided.

• Performs a variety of maintenance and operational tasks to maintain park trail facilities, Historical sites and waterways. Typical tasks include, but not limited to, mowing, litter removal, moderate construction to include building and repairing of bridges and boardwalks, and other related tasks. Operate various types of equipment including skid steer, mini excavator, loader and various attachments for each. Perform carpentry and use of various types of power tools; experience with chainsaw operation and proper techniques for felling trees; able to perform equipment maintenance; ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Supports Trades/Special Event team with special events.

• Works in various outdoor conditions performing physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting, walking and prolong standing.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, and team members.
• Communicates effectively.
• Performs other work as required.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm; some evenings, weekends and holidays

Parks and Recreation