Senior Maintenance Worker

About the role

The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a Senior Maintenance Worker to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. Under general supervision, performs various semi-skilled maintenance and/or construction tasks and performs related work as required.

Responsibilities

Participates in the work of an assigned athletic field or park maintenance crew, performing semi-skilled and unskilled tasks relating to grounds maintenance and facility repairs. May lead a crew in the absence of Maintenance Crew Chief, inspects and approves the work of Maintenance Workers. Performs maintenance on park facilities e.g., athletic fields, sport courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, amphitheaters, trails, restrooms, parking lots, signs, fencing, etc.

• Removes litter and performs rough carpentry, light construction, minor repairs, and painting of facilities, as necessary
• Operates a tractor/bucket loader with attachments, infield groomers, utility vehicles, mowers, and other equipment
• Uses gas powered equipment such as trimmer, blower, and chainsaw
• Inspects and drives a truck with and without a trailer combination to haul equipment and materials
• Informs supervisor of conditions requiring special attention
• Maintains tools and equipment in good working order
• Completes daily work reports when supervising a crew

Requirements

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; and two years of experience in maintenance, construction, or a related field.

• Driver's license (required)
• Criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include combination of two years of athletic field maintenance or parks ground maintenance experience and two years of experience operating various small-engine riding equipment.

• Able to perform manual labor
• Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to operate motor vehicle

Skills

Working knowledge of small engine equipment, single axle dump truck, trailer, utility bucket truck, snowplow, spreader, tank truck, water truck and pickup truck. Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices, basic knowledge of computers, and ability to lead other employees in a variety of activities.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to perform activities requiring manual dexterity
• Ability to perform basic data entry
• Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc.

Schedule

40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with overtime required when necessary. Occasional weekend, evening, and holiday work required.