Trades Worker II
About The Position
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has multiple temporary vacancies available for a Trades Worker II position in the Park Service Area and Landscape area of the Arlington Parks and Natural Resources Division. This employee participates in park maintenance and driving a landscape watering truck within a specified geographic Neighborhood Service Area or at the direction of the area supervisor(s). This position works individually or with a team engaged in refuse collection, basic horticultural functions, street tree watering, park maintenance, and enhancement projects.
Requirements
- The ability to follow basic written and verbal instructions, learn how to safely operate hand and power tools, and learn a variety of skills related to park maintenance, grounds maintenance, and construction.
Nice To Haves
- Operating backpack leaf blowers, string trimmers, and other 2 cycle equipment
- Working with and general knowledge of hand tools
- 6 months of park maintenance experience
- Class A or B Commercial Driver's License
- Ability to read maps
Responsibilities
- Using hand and power tools to repair park equipment and perform general ground maintenance
- Operating various county vehicles and equipment to include pick-up trucks, water trucks, back pack blowers, string trimmers and other 2 cycle equipment
- Cleaning restrooms, picnic pavilions, charcoal grills, recycling and collecting trash
- Collecting refuse and hauling materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
