Park Maintenance Technician III

About the Role

The Park Maintenance Technician III performs manual, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance tasks and operates specialized turf, agricultural, and earthmoving equipment to maintain Roanoke County parks, athletic fields, and facilities. This position is classified as "Essential Personnel" and may require extended shifts, nights, weekends, and work during emergency weather events.

Hours: 40 per week.

Responsibilities

• Operates assigned equipment, including tractors with attachments, multi-deck mowers, chippers, small engine equipment, and specialized turf/agricultural equipment.
• Operates trucks and trailers, and may operate CDL equipment (e.g., dump truck) in accordance with license and training requirements.
• Performs routine park maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, landscaping, athletic field grooming/lining, and general grounds upkeep.
• Assists with turf management by calibrating, applying, and documenting fertilizers, herbicides, and other grounds products as directed.
• Performs routine operator inspections and basic maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and trailers; reports needed repairs and makes minor adjustments.
• Loads, unloads, and transports tools, equipment, and materials; assists with staging materials for projects and events.
• Performs basic carpentry, masonry, and hardscape repairs to park amenities (e.g., fences, benches, signage supports, minor concrete/brick repair).
• Assists with park maintenance and restoration work (e.g., landscaping, fence repairs) following standard methods and quality expectations.
• Uses basic measurements and layouts (e.g., string lines/levels) to support drainage and small site improvements.
• Supports snow removal operations and participates in countywide emergency response/storm cleanup as assigned.
• Supports departmental tourism and athletic events through setup, breakdown, and site readiness activities.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures, including PPE use, equipment safety checks, and safe work practices for traffic/work zones.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Coursework or training in turf management, forestry, landscaping, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum three years of experience operating motorized equipment in grounds maintenance or a related field.
• Experience in athletic field and/or park maintenance operations; experience operating specialized turf/agricultural equipment (preferred).

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Class A CDL or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Fertilizer Applicator certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• 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 within one year of employment.
• Working knowledge of safe operation of assigned trucks, trailers, and specialized parks maintenance equipment.
• Working knowledge of grounds and athletic field maintenance methods and materials.
• Ability to calibrate, apply, and document grounds products in compliance with requirements.
• Ability to perform routine inspections and basic equipment maintenance; recognize and report mechanical issues.
• Ability to communicate professionally with the public and work effectively as part of a crew.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and adhere to safety procedures.

Additional Information

• Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background check, as well as a DMV driving record review with acceptable results.
• 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 varied shifts as assigned.

This position is not a formal supervisory role but may provide task assistance to peers as requested.