Senior Park Maintenance Lead & Equipment Specialist

County of Roanoke Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Roanoke Virginia is seeking a Senior Park Maintenance Technician to lead and train Parks Maintenance Technicians in daily park, athletic field, and facility upkeep. You will mentor staff, coordinate work with the Parks Manager, and promote safe practices in line with county policies and industry standards.

You will operate and maintain medium- to heavy-duty equipment, supervise crews, respond to emergencies, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum five years of experience operating motorized equipment in grounds maintenance, construction, or related field.
• Preferred: one year of direct supervision/lead work, quality control, and evaluation of work.
• Two years in athletic field maintenance and/or park maintenance operations and equipment.
• Two years operating and maintaining special-purpose grounds equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example in day-to-day park, trail, athletic field, and facility maintenance; performs skilled work including mowing, landscaping, turf management, trail work, and minor repairs/construction.
• Assists in guiding, training, mentoring, and onboarding staff on methods, equipment operation, and safe work practices; reinforces teamwork and stewardship.
• Coordinates assignments, monitors work quality and progress, and communicates with Parks Manager; may lead in supervisor's absence.
• Operates medium-to-heavy equipment (40–110 HP tractors, large mowers, skid steers, backhoes) and ensures safe use.
• Inspects parks, facilities, and equipment; identifies hazards; initiates corrective actions and reports issues.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Recordkeeping

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County of Roanoke Virginia is seeking a Senior Park Maintenance Technician to lead and train Parks Maintenance Technicians in daily park, athletic field, and facility upkeep. You will mentor staff, coordinate work with the Parks Manager, and promote safe practices in line with county policies and industry standards.

You will operate and maintain medium- to heavy-duty equipment, supervise crews, respond to emergencies, and maintain accurate records.