Principal Maintenance Worker - Trades & Events Operations

About the role

Bring your appreciation for working outdoors to Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation! We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team. Our parks maintenance staff work year-round, enjoy early hours, and benefit from a strong benefits package. Uniforms, safety footwear and personal protective equipment are provided.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of maintenance and operational tasks to support facilities, special events, athletic fields, and surrounding grounds.
• Assists with carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical and small construction projects, and other trade-related work.
• Operates and maintains general trade services equipment and power tools.
• Supports department-related special events, including set-up and breakdown.
• Works in various outdoor conditions performing physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting, walking and prolong standing.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, and team members.
• Communicates effectively.
• Perform other work as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of combined experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and/or groundskeeping; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be highly motivated, goal driven and a self-starter.
• Experience adhering to safety and environmental standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and able to work well with others.
• Possess or obtain within nine months of employment, a Registered Technician Pesticide License.
• Current valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Qualifications

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required. This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Skills

Maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment.

Benefits

Strong benefits package, uniforms, safety footwear and personal protective equipment are provided.

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; includes some evenings, weekends, and holidays