Senior Park & Facilities Maintenance Lead

City of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richmond is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to lead a park crew and perform skilled maintenance across parks, trails, cemeteries, and facilities.

The role involves supervising staff, coordinating maintenance tasks, and ensuring safety policies are followed, with a focus on quality repairs and effective communication. City of Richmond offers opportunities to train staff and manage work orders with a strong emphasis on customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 18 years old minimum.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Three or more years work experience in parks/community facilities preferred.
• CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days of hiring.
• Certified Playground Inspector or ability to acquire within 90 days of hiring.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with community/volunteer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, power and hand tools.
• Park maintenance including repairs to facilities and equipment.
• Facilities maintenance including cleaning, repairs, and painting.
• Maintain work order logs and prepare reports.
• Provide park guests with friendly and professional customer service.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Training staff

Record keeping

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL (within 90 days)

Certified Playground Inspector (within 90 days)

Previous supervisory experience

Community/volunteer engagement

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

City of Richmond is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to lead a park crew and perform skilled maintenance across parks, trails, cemeteries, and facilities.

The role involves supervising staff, coordinating maintenance tasks, and ensuring safety policies are followed, with a focus on quality repairs and effective communication. City of Richmond offers opportunities to train staff and manage work orders with a strong emphasis on customer service.