Park Maintenance Technician I or II

This posting is for either a Park Maintenance Technician I or Park Maintenance Technician II position, contingent on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications.

About the Role

Park Maintenance Technicians perform manual and semi-skilled work to maintain Roanoke County parks, athletic fields, and facilities. Duties include routine mowing, landscaping, athletic field maintenance, minor facility and equipment repairs, event support, park patrol, cleaning, storm debris removal, and other related tasks. All technicians are classified as "Essential Personnel" and may occasionally be required to work extended shifts, nights, weekends, and during emergency weather events.

Hours required: 40 per week.

Responsibilities

Park Maintenance Technician I

• Performs routine maintenance of parks, athletic fields, and amenities (e.g., pavilions, playgrounds, hardscapes), including mowing, trimming, litter/debris removal, and basic landscaping.
• Operates light motorized equipment and vehicles (e.g., mowers, small tractors, field groomers, chippers) and tows trailers as needed.
• Uses hand and power tools for park maintenance, minor repairs, and basic construction tasks (e.g., carpentry support, painting, simple fixture/amenity repairs).
• Conducts routine operator care of assigned equipment and vehicles (e.g., fueling, greasing, cleaning, basic preventive maintenance checks) and reports maintenance concerns.
• Assists with minor equipment servicing and simple repairs within training/authorization; coordinates with supervisors for complex repairs.
• Loads, unloads, and transports materials, supplies, and equipment to and from work sites; assists with site setup and breakdown.
• Follows safety practices, PPE requirements, and operational procedures to reduce risk to employees and the public.
• Supports snow removal operations at County-maintained sites and participates in countywide emergency response/storm cleanup as assigned.
• Provides support for tourism, recreation, and athletic events, including setup, staging, and post-event cleanup.

Park Maintenance Technician II

• Performs routine park, facility, and athletic field maintenance (e.g., mowing, grooming, cleaning, minor repairs) for pavilions, playgrounds, hardscapes, and related amenities.
• Operates light, medium, and heavy equipment used in park/grounds maintenance, including dump trucks, tractors (open/enclosed cab) with attachments, laser grader, and other equipment.
• Operates small engine and grounds equipment such as multi-deck mowers, field groomers, and chippers.
• Conducts routine pre-trip/operational inspections and operator maintenance using established checklists; reports unsafe conditions and needed repairs.
• Services equipment and performs minor repairs/adjustments consistent with training, policies, and safety requirements.
• Calibrates, applies, and documents fertilizers, herbicides, and other approved agricultural/turf materials in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Loads, unloads, and secures materials, tools, and equipment for transport; assists with staging materials at job sites.
• Follows County safety policies and procedures; uses proper PPE and safe work practices around equipment, chemicals, and the public.
• Supports County snow removal operations for County-maintained sites and assists with countywide emergencies and weather events as Essential Personnel.
• Provides operational support for departmental tourism and athletic events (setup, breakdown, site readiness, and related assistance).

Requirements

Park Maintenance Technician I

• Education: Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Required: Experience in the operation of motorized equipment and/or grounds maintenance.
• Certifications/Licenses: Required: Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. First Aid/CPR and forklift certification or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background check and DMV driving record review with acceptable results.
  • Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post-offer physical examination.
  • Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.
  • Subject to twenty-four-hour on-call and work varied shifts as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate small, motorized equipment and basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and inclement weather and perform physically demanding work.

Park Maintenance Technician II

• Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Required: Minimum of two years of experience in the operation of motorized equipment in grounds maintenance or related field. Preferred: Experience in athletic field maintenance and/or park maintenance operations and equipment.
• Certifications/Licenses: Required: Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Registered Technician Certificate from Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or ability to obtain within six months of employment. First Aid/CPR and forklift certification or ability to obtain.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background check and DMV driving record review with acceptable results.
  • Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post-offer physical examination.
  • Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.
  • Subject to twenty-four-hour on-call and work varied shifts as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety rules/regulations and safe operation/service of park maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to safely operate light-to-medium motorized maintenance equipment used for parks/grounds work.
• Working agricultural/turf knowledge (soil preparation, seeding, soil amendments, and application practices).
• Ability to calibrate/apply materials and maintain accurate application documentation.
• Ability to perform minor equipment adjustments and repairs consistent with training and policy.
• Ability to train/mentor others as assigned.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and inclement weather.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is not a formal supervisory role. May provide task assistance to peers (e.g., demonstrating safe equipment use or work methods) as requested by supervision.