Maintenance Crew Chief

About the role

This position works within the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) as a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Recenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Responsibilities

Supervises and participates in the work of an assigned athletic field or park maintenance crew. Inspects and completes maintenance of athletic fields, or other park facilities, such as playgrounds, athletic courts, trails, picnic areas, and other park amenities as needed.

• Inspects and prepares athletic fields daily, to include making repairs, painting lines and checking for damage.
• Maintains park amenities on a routine schedule and responds to unscheduled maintenance issues.
• Completes special park maintenance and minor renovation projects as directed.
• Determines and lists materials, tools and equipment needed to complete daily assignments.
• Uses gas powered equipment, walk-behind and hand-held power equipment.
• Inspects and operates tractors, loaders, groomers, utility vehicles, all with attachments and other equipment, and hauls equipment and materials.
• Operates a county-owned assigned truck and trailer.
• Participates in snow removal and de-icing operations.
• Informs supervisors of conditions requiring special attention.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good working order.
• Completes required documentation and daily work reports.
• Removes trash, debris, and litter from park facilities.
• Supervises, evaluates, and ensures that staff has been trained in and follows safety requirements for equipment operations and maintenance procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must have any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a GED issued by a state department of education; and two years of experience in maintenance, construction, or a related field.

• Driver's license (required)
• Must complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• At least two years of experience with operating hand-held and walk-behind power equipment such as string trimmers, sod cutters, chainsaws, edgers, and leaf/snow blowers.
• At least two years of experience with operating riding equipment such as: skid-steer with attachments, tractor with attachments, and athletic field equipment.
• At least two years of experience with the repair and maintenance of outdoor maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, and landscape equipment.
• At least three years of experience in grounds maintenance, construction, or related field.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a Commercial Applicator (categories 3A Ornamental Pest Control, 3B Turf, and/or 6 Right-of Way Pest Control).

Physical Requirements

Ability to bend, twist, turn, stand, sit, and stoop. Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and work outdoors in variable weather conditions performing physical labor. Ability to operate grounds equipment. Ability to operate motor vehicle and trailer. Ability to traverse uneven ground.

Schedule

40-hour work week, Monday through Friday 6:30AM-3:00PM, with overtime required when necessary. Occasional weekend, evening, and holiday work required.