Principal Maintenance Worker - Trails Crew

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation is seeking a Principal Maintenance Worker for its Trails Crew. The position performs year-round maintenance and operational tasks at park trail facilities, historical sites, and waterways. Work includes mowing, litter removal, moderate construction such as building and repairing bridges and boardwalks, and related maintenance. The employee operates equipment including skid steers, mini excavators, and loaders with various attachments; performs carpentry and equipment maintenance; and uses power tools and chainsaws, including proper tree-felling techniques.

The role involves physically demanding outdoor work, including heavy lifting, walking, and prolonged standing. The employee supports the Trades/Special Event team with special events and develops effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, and team members. Effective communication is required. Other work may be assigned. This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing, and maintaining personal mobile technology is a condition of employment.

The position is part of an approved Career Development Plan with potential career progression and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience. Uniforms, safety footwear, and personal protective equipment are provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, general maintenance/labor, or custodial work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Good oral and written communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
• Must possess or obtain a Registered Technician Pesticide License within nine months of employment.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Virginia driving records must not show six or more demerit points in the 24 months before the anticipated hire date, or one major violation worth six demerit points within the preceding 36 months.
• Applicants with out-of-state driving records must obtain and present them at interview; records must show at least three years of history and be dated within 30 days of the interview.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification are required.
• Must maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work, including heavy lifting, walking, and prolonged standing.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain park trail facilities, historical sites, and waterways.
• Perform mowing, litter removal, and related maintenance tasks.
• Build and repair bridges and boardwalks as part of moderate construction work.
• Operate skid steers, mini excavators, loaders, and associated attachments.
• Perform carpentry, use power tools and chainsaws, and apply proper tree-felling techniques.
• Perform equipment maintenance.
• Support the Trades/Special Event team with special events.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, and team members.
• Communicate effectively and perform other work as required.

Benefits

• Uniforms, safety footwear, and personal protective equipment are provided.
• Career progression opportunities and salary incentives may be available through the Career Development Plan, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
• Strong benefits package (details not specified).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED