Principal Maintenance Worker – Park Services

Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your appreciation for working outdoors to Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation! We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team. Our parks maintenance staff work year-round, enjoy early hours, and benefit from a strong benefits package. Uniforms, safety footwear and personal protective equipment are provided. Performs a variety of maintenance and operational tasks to support facilities, special events, athletic fields, and surrounding grounds. Performs Park grounds maintenance tasks that include mowing, weed-eating, litter control, cleaning and stocking of park restrooms; preparing shelters for reservations. Works in various outdoor conditions performing physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting, walking and prolong standing. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, and team members. Communicates effectively. Performs other work as required. This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two years of experience in maintenance, general labor, or custodial work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must be highly motivated, goal driven and a self-starter; strong interpersonal and communication skills, and able to work well with others.
Must possess or obtain within nine months of employment, a Registered Technician Pesticide License.
Current valid driver's license and good driving record required.
Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.
Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview.
Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.
This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of maintenance and operational tasks to support facilities, special events, athletic fields, and surrounding grounds.
Performs Park grounds maintenance tasks that include mowing, weed-eating, litter control, cleaning and stocking of park restrooms; preparing shelters for reservations.
Works in various outdoor conditions performing physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting, walking and prolong standing.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, and team members.
Communicates effectively.
Performs other work as required.