Laborer I - Parks & Recreation (Part Time)

City of Fairfax•Va 22030, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled landscaping, construction, and maintenance work. Work involves performance of a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, landscaping, and upkeep of city parks and park facilities. Work includes the operation of a wide variety of more complex motorized equipment. The work of this class involves tasks of more than ordinary difficulty requiring special knowledge or on-the-job training. General supervision is received from a supervisor who assigns and reviews work.

Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in landscaping, park maintenance, and events.
Knowledge of the safe and correct use of hand and power tools and equipment common to the work.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
Ability to perform skilled construction and maintenance work.
Ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to follow City safety regulations.
Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment required by the work.
Requires a Class D Driver’s License valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and good driving record.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve park facilities including parks, pavilions, trails, courts, athletic fields, splashpad, and other parks facilities.
Conduct trash and litter removal at park and trail sites.
Complete special requests including moving furniture, staging for events, other items as assigned.
Work special event, setting up and tearing down tents, tables, signage, and AV equipment in addition to assisting in event operation.
Maintain and improve athletic fields and facilities; including but not limited to mowing, landscaping, repairs, and maintenance.
Maintain and improve trails within the City. This may include pruning, litter removal, campsite abatement, and hazard mitigation.
Maintains Park equipment and facilities in good condition.
Prepares for emergencies including snow events, hurricanes, flooding, wind damage, and earthquakes; maintains generators and conducts snow removal during snow events.
Supports all other departments to solve problems and issues with facilities.
Operates a variety of trucks and other motorized equipment.
Cleans and removes debris from storm sewer inlets and outfalls, spreads salt on streets for snow and ice control.
Performs a variety of journey-level trades’ work such as carpentry, plumbing, welding, and others.
May be required to work overtime.
May be required to work 4th of July and Fall Festival special events.
May be required to perform snow and leaf removal duties.
Performs related work as assigned.