Maintenance Worker

Fairfax County•Fairfax Station (Fm02), VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a Maintenance Worker to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Recenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level. This position reports directly to the superintendent. General duties include that of mowing, watering, fertilizing, applying pesticides, fixing irrigation issues, and various other cultural practices within the environment. This position will report to work at Burke Lake Golf Course but may work at any of the other parks within the Managed Parks section as needed. Under the direction of the superintendent, this position maintains the grounds turf and facilities of a golf course and applies pesticides, fertilizers and other grounds and turf management materials on site. Additionally, the position plants and prunes trees and shrubs on site; completes various landscape tasks including propagating beds, edging, mulching, and planting materials on site; reconstructs, edges, and fills sand traps on golf course. The position sets up golf course for play including changing holes, rotating tee markers, servicing water cooler and ball washers, and removing trash; manually irrigates turf and ornamentals on site. Operates various golf course grounds maintenance and mowing equipment and specialized turf management equipment. Candidates are encouraged to submit a complete summary of their relevant experience. We strongly encourage this summary to be comprehensive, as this information will be reviewed to verify qualifications for all candidates and determine compensation for the selectee.

Requirements

Completion of the tenth grade
Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
Ability to operate various types of motor vehicles
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc.
Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor
Ability to comprehend and comply with safety practices
Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees and supervisors
Basic knowledge of construction and maintenance of asphalt and concrete
Working knowledge of small equipment to include weed eater, push mower, power tamper, chain saw, concrete saw and gas generator
Basic knowledge of air compressors and pneumatic tools
Knowledge of and the ability to use and perform basic scheduled maintenance on various types of hand tools, machinery, etc.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices

Nice To Haves

Experience with riding mowers
Experience with push mowers
Experience with power tools
Experience with grounds maintenance equipment, power/hand
Experience with tractor operation
Experience with towing trailers
Experience applying fertilizers and pesticides to turfgrass
Experience in golf course maintenance
Custodial experience
Registered Technician pesticide license
Driver's license
Experience in the operation of medium/light motorized equipment
Bilingual in English and another language

Responsibilities

Collects and/or disposes of refuse, yard debris, recyclables, and other solid waste materials
Assists customers at homeowner's disposal facility
Assists with spill cleanup and traffic control onsite at the disposal facility as well as throughout the county
Clears sidewalks of ice and snow
Removes, cleans, and replaces manhole covers
Inspects and repairs sewer lines and sewer cave ins
Assists in the operation of sewer rodding machines
Mixes and pours concrete for foundations or other construction repair work
Assists pumping station operators in the maintenance and minor repair of equipment
Operates various types of trucks (e.g., dump truck, loader, flusher) for transporting equipment, tools, or crews to job sites
Reads meters
Cleans facilities, to include removing trash and litter
Loads and unloads trucks
Moves furniture, heavy equipment, and materials
Performs routine building maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, moving and making minor repairs to furniture)
Repairs and maintains walkways, gutters, and downspouts
Applies pesticides, fertilizer, and other chemicals under supervision of a certified pest applicator
Maintains and repairs grounds and turf (i.e., reconditioning, vegetation control, and repairs)
Repairs irrigation systems (i.e., sprinklers, valves, and pipes)
Performs various landscaping tasks, to include propagating beds, edging, mulching, and planting
Performs minor building and/or equipment repair and/or maintenance
Operates tractors and mowers, chain saws, or cutoff saws
Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines
Reports unsafe working conditions
Complies with safety competencies