Maintenance Worker

Fairfax County•Fairfax Station (Fl14), VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position works as a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, 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. Under direct supervision, performs a variety of routine, manual labor tasks. Participates in the work of an assigned athletic field or park maintenance crew, performing tasks relating to grounds maintenance and facility repairs. Performs maintenance on park facilities e.g. athletic fields, sport courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, amphitheaters, trails, restrooms, parking lots, signs, fencing, etc. Duties include mowing, snow removal, and other grounds maintenance tasks. Removes litter and performs rough carpentry, light construction, minor repairs, and painting of facilities as necessary. Operates a tractor/bucket loader with attachments, small-engine park maintenance equipment, such as infield groomers, utility vehicles, mowers, and other equipment. Uses gas and battery powered equipment such as trimmer, blower, and chainsaw. Performs related duties as required. Note: Reports each morning to Area 4 maintenance shop, at 10405 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA and is dispatched to assigned parks. In addition to hauling and equipment operation, this position is part of the overall labor team. 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with overtime required when necessary. Occasional weekend, evening, and holiday work required. Positions are subject to transfer to other maintenance operation locations. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position. Position is Emergency Service Personnel. 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.
Driver's license
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to operate equipment listed in #15.
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
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing maintenance activities to parks using a tractor/bucket loader with attachments, small-engine park maintenance equipment, such as: infield groomers, utility vehicles, mowers, and other equipment.
Uses gas and battery powered equipment such as trimmer, blower, and chainsaw.
Experience with the repair and maintenance of outdoor maintenance equipment, a tractor/bucket loader with attachments, small-engine park maintenance equipment, such as: infield groomers, utility vehicles, mowers, and other equipment.
Uses gas and battery powered equipment such as trimmer, blower, and chainsaw.
Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance on park facilities e.g. athletic fields, sport courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, amphitheaters, trails, restrooms, parking lots, signs, fencing, etc.
Mowing, snow removal, and other grounds maintenance tasks.
Removes litter and performs rough carpentry, light construction, minor repairs, and painting of facilities as necessary.
Operates a tractor/bucket loader with attachments, small-engine park maintenance equipment, such as infield groomers, utility vehicles, mowers, and other equipment.
Uses gas and battery powered equipment such as trimmer, blower, and chainsaw.
Clears sidewalks of ice and snow.
Reads meters.
Cleans facilities, to include removing trash and litter.
Loads and unloads trucks.
Performs routine building maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, moving and making minor repairs to furniture).
Repairs and maintains walkways, gutters, and downspouts.
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.