Grounds Maintenance Crew Lead

Prince William County Government•Manassas, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Prince William County Public Works, Solid Waste Division is hiring a full-time Grounds Maintenance Crew Lead assigned to the County Landfill. The role works primarily in the field with a team responsible for maintaining more than 400 acres of grounds at County solid waste facilities, including erosion and sediment controls, mowing and clearing, litter collection, and sweeping. This is a working crew lead position that plans, oversees, and inspects work while also performing general grounds maintenance and litter collection alongside other employees. The position operates under the supervision of the Litter Crew Supervisor or Assistant Superintendent for Operations and requires sound, ethical judgment and the ability to understand, explain, and follow applicable laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures. The role is physically strenuous and performed both indoors and outdoors, often in all weather conditions and over rough terrain. It requires safe operation and maintenance of vehicles, trailers, tools, and equipment; use of personal protective equipment; and respectful interaction with customers and coworkers. The position is an essential service role and may require responding to emergencies, inclement weather, and operational issues outside regular hours, including weekends and holidays. The typical schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with schedules subject to change based on business needs. Overtime and holiday pay are available for eligible hours. The starting salary range is $25.44 to $36.98 per hour. Prince William County offers retirement plans, paid leave and holidays, optional medical, dental, and life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and career development opportunities. Full-time County positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of full-time grounds maintenance experience.
Valid driver’s license, maintained throughout employment, and ability to drive a County vehicle.
Ability to respond to emergencies, inclement weather, and other issues affecting facility operations before or after regular working hours, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety shoes, safety vest, and hard hat.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to walk three or more miles per day over rough terrain and in inclement weather.
Ability to perform manual tasks including standing, bending, climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, balancing, pulling, pushing, reaching, and lifting up to 100 pounds; work may involve repetitive motion and prolonged crouching, standing, or walking.
Ability to work safely in inclement weather and around vehicular traffic, heavy equipment, plants, insects, and animals, and to work in environments potentially involving vibrations, intense noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, gases, inadequate lighting, or poor ventilation.
Successful completion of a background check and pre-employment physical examination.
Ability to work some Saturdays and holidays and, as needed, overtime or hours outside the regular schedule with little or no notice.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma and at least 3 years of full-time outdoor grounds maintenance experience.
At least 2 years of full-time supervisory or crew lead experience.
At least 1 year of experience dealing directly with the public in a customer service setting.
Effective written and spoken standard English communication skills, including giving clear direction and preparing written reports and documents.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Oversee and work with employees performing grounds maintenance, litter collection, and other strenuous physical labor at County solid waste facilities.
Plan, prioritize, and assign work; provide clear direction; inspect work; and ensure compliance with rules, policies, and operating procedures.
Promote safety by conducting safety meetings and ensuring safe work practices, including use of personal protective equipment.
Accurately and promptly document work, including daily logs, reports, and vehicle inspections.
Mentor and train new hires on applicable policies and standard operating procedures.
Safely operate and maintain vehicles, trailers, hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
Interact respectfully and courteously with customers and coworkers, maintaining composure and tact in difficult situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.