Maintenance and Operations Specialist /B23

Prince William County Government•Woodbridge, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Prince William County’s Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance & Operations Specialist to join our team at the County’s Municipal Sanitary Landfill in Manassas, Virginia. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and operational tasks related to facility infrastructure and landfill environmental control systems. Prince William County offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to essential public services that directly impact our residents’ daily lives. The Maintenance & Operations Specialist performs skilled hands-on maintenance and repair work at the County’s solid waste facilities. Work is performed primarily outdoors and involves the use of hand and power tools, operation of small construction and maintenance equipment, and routine inspection of environmental control systems and facility infrastructure. The position requires sound judgment, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to understand and follow regulatory requirements, technical manuals, and construction drawings. The role also requires practical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, general building maintenance, and the use of work order management software. This position works under the supervision of the Assistant Maintenance & Operations Superintendent.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
Minimum two (2) years of recent full-time experience performing skilled maintenance and repair of facilities and facility infrastructure.
Having and maintaining a valid Virginia driver’s license is a requirement of the position.
This job also requires driving a County vehicle.
This position is designated as an essential employee.
Responding to emergencies, inclement weather, and other issues that may impact facility operations before or after regular working hours, including on holidays and weekends, is required.
This job is a safety-sensitive position that requires wearing personal protective equipment, including but not limited to safety shoes, safety vest, and hard hat.
This job is considered very heavy work and requires exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, over 50 pounds of force frequently, and over 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The work is generally performed in both inside and outside environments and may be exposed to vibrations, intense noises, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, gases, inadequate lighting, and poor ventilation.
The ability to safely work in inclement weather and around vehicular traffic and heavy equipment is required.
The job also requires the ability to routinely walk long distances over rough terrain in noisy and dusty conditions, as well as climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
Successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination is a condition of employment for this position.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or higher level of education is preferred.
Minimum three (3) years of full-time experience performing skilled maintenance and repair of facilities and complex facility infrastructure, including mechanical and electrical systems, is preferred.
Experience maintaining landfill environmental control systems is preferred.
Experience operating small construction or maintenance equipment such as a backhoe, skid steer, or forklift is preferred.
Experience using work order management software is preferred.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair facility infrastructure, including buildings, service areas, vehicle scales, utilities, roads, and fencing.
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair landfill environmental control systems associated with stormwater management, groundwater monitoring, leachate collection and pumping, landfill gas control, and SCADA systems.
Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
Assist with coordinating and scheduling preventive and corrective maintenance.
Assist in obtaining quotes and coordinating contractor activities for small repair or maintenance projects.
Monitor contractors’ work to ensure compliance with County standards and safety requirements.
Prepare and maintain operational and regulatory documentation and reports.
Use formal work order management software to track and document work completed.
Utilize computers and software applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Work collaboratively with County staff, vendors, businesses, and the general public.
Respond to questions and requests in a professional and courteous manner.
Follow all safety procedures and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.

Benefits

Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
Paid Annual Leave
Paid Personal Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
Optional Group Life Insurance
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career Development Opportunities
Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.