Park Maintenance Technician III

County of Roanoke Virginia•Roanoke, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Park Maintenance Technician III performs manual, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance work and operates specialized turf, agricultural, and earthmoving equipment to maintain Roanoke County parks, athletic fields, and facilities. Duties include routine grounds and athletic field upkeep, minor facility and equipment repairs, event support, park patrol, cleaning, and storm debris removal. The position is classified as Essential Personnel and may require extended shifts, nights, weekends, emergency weather response, varied shifts, and twenty-four-hour on-call availability. The position requires 40 hours per week. The technician operates assigned equipment and vehicles, including tractors with attachments, multi-deck mowers, chippers, small-engine equipment, trucks, and trailers; CDL equipment may be operated as assigned and in accordance with licensing and training requirements. The position also supports turf management, park restoration, snow removal, emergency response, and departmental tourism and athletic events. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and includes heavy manual labor. This is not a formal supervisory role, though the technician may assist peers with tasks as requested by supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of experience operating motorized equipment in grounds maintenance or a related field.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Class A CDL or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
Fertilizer Applicator certification or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
Registered Technician Certificate from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
First Aid/CPR and forklift certification or ability to obtain them within one year of employment.
Working knowledge of safe operation of assigned trucks, trailers, and specialized parks maintenance equipment.
Working knowledge of grounds and athletic field maintenance methods and materials.
Ability to calibrate, apply, and document grounds products as directed and in compliance with requirements.
Ability to perform routine inspections and basic equipment maintenance and to recognize and report mechanical issues.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and adhere to safety procedures.
Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background check and DMV driving record review with acceptable results.
Must pass a post-offer physical examination.
Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of the job description.
Subject to twenty-four-hour on-call availability and varied shifts as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or training in turf management, forestry, landscaping, or a related field.
Experience in athletic field and/or park maintenance operations.
Experience operating specialized turf or agricultural equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned specialized turf, agricultural, and parks maintenance equipment, including tractors with attachments, multi-deck mowers, chippers, and small-engine equipment.
Operate trucks and trailers and, when assigned, CDL equipment in accordance with license and training requirements.
Perform routine mowing, trimming, landscaping, athletic field grooming and lining support, and general grounds upkeep.
Calibrate, apply, and document fertilizers, herbicides, and other grounds products as directed and in accordance with applicable requirements.
Conduct routine operator inspections and basic maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and trailers; report needed repairs and make minor adjustments within training and authorization.
Load, unload, and transport tools, equipment, and materials to and from work sites and assist with staging materials for projects and events.
Perform assigned basic carpentry, masonry, and hardscape repairs to park amenities, such as fences, benches, signage supports, edging, and minor concrete or brick repairs.
Assist with park maintenance and restoration work under direction, following standard methods and quality expectations.
Use basic measurements and layouts, such as string lines and levels, to support drainage and small site improvements.
Support snow removal at County-maintained sites and participate in countywide emergency response and storm cleanup as assigned.
Support departmental tourism and athletic events through setup, breakdown, and site-readiness activities.
Follow safety policies and procedures, including PPE use, equipment safety checks, and safe practices for traffic and work zones.
Communicate professionally with the public and work effectively as part of a crew.
Provide task assistance to peers, such as demonstrating safe equipment use or work methods, when requested by supervision.