Senior Maintenance Worker

Fairfax County•Alexandria (Lm11), VA

4d•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 general supervision, performs various semi-skilled maintenance and/or construction tasks and performs related work as required. Participates in the work of an assigned athletic field or park maintenance crew, performing semi-skilled and unskilled tasks relating to grounds maintenance and facility repairs. May lead a crew in the absence of maintenance crew chief, inspects and approves the work of maintenance workers. 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, infield groomers, utility vehicles, mowers, and other equipment. Uses gas powered equipment such as trimmer, blower, and chainsaw. Inspects and drives a truck with and without a trailer combination to haul equipment and materials. Informs supervisor of conditions requiring special attention. Maintains tools and equipment in good working order. Completes daily work reports when supervising a crew. Performs related duties as required. Note: Reports each morning to Area 3 Maintenance Shop, 3900 Stoneybrooke Drive, Alexandria, 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
Two years of experience in maintenance, construction, or a related field
Driver's license
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
Ability to climb on and off equipment
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to operate grounds equipment
Ability to operate motor vehicle and trailer
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to traverse uneven ground
Ability to work in variable weather conditions while performing physical labor
Working knowledge of small engine equipment
Knowledge of single axle dump truck, trailer, utility bucket truck, snowplow, spreader, tank truck, water truck and pickup truck
Working knowledge of and the ability to use methods, tools and equipment commonly used in maintenance, construction, and grounds keeping activities
Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices
Basic knowledge of computers
Ability to lead other employees in a variety of activities
Ability to maintain records
Ability to prepare reports
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to perform activities requiring manual dexterity
Ability to perform basic data entry
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 to safety practices
Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, and supervisors

Nice To Haves

Combination of two years of athletic field maintenance or parks ground maintenance experience
Two years of experience operating various small-engine riding equipment, such as: tractors, mowers, utility vehicles and other park maintenance equipment to include battery-operated and hand-held power equipment
Bilingual in English and another language

Responsibilities

Inspects and approves work of Maintenance Workers
Provides guidance and training to Maintenance Workers
Transports crew and equipment to work site
May lead a crew in absence of Maintenance Crew Chief
Inspects, and reviews work of a crew engaged in a variety of basic maintenance, construction and grounds keeping activities
May Lead grass cutting, sodding, seeding, and fertilizing activities
Leads playground equipment maintenance
Completes daily and preventive maintenance reports
Trains staff
Implements safety procedures
Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines
Reports and monitors unsafe working conditions
Complies with safety competencies
Performs various semi-skilled maintenance and/or construction tasks
Participates in the work of an assigned athletic field or park maintenance crew
Performs semi-skilled and unskilled 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.
Mowing, snow removal, and other grounds maintenance tasks
Removes litter
Performs rough carpentry, light construction, minor repairs, and painting of facilities
Operates a tractor/bucket loader with attachments, infield groomers, utility vehicles, mowers, and other equipment
Uses gas powered equipment such as trimmer, blower, and chainsaw
Inspects and drives a truck with and without a trailer combination to haul equipment and materials
Informs supervisor of conditions requiring special attention
Maintains tools and equipment in good working order
Completes daily work reports when supervising a crew