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Reston, VA - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 40419 - 67366

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Announcement

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 25000 acres of parkland nine RECenters 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 direct supervision performs a variety of routine manual labor tasks. Participates in the work of an assigned athletic field or park maintenance crew performing 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.

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 smallengine park maintenance equipment such as: infield groomers utility vehicles mowers and other equipment. Uses gas and battery powered equipment such as trimmer blower and chainsaw. Performs related duties as required. Note: Reports each morning to Area 6 1410 Hunter Mills Rd. Vienna VA 22182 and is dispatched to assigned parks. In addition to hauling and equipment operation this position is part of the overall labor team. 40hour 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.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.

  • Collects and/or disposes of refuse yard debris recyclables and other solid waste materials;
  • Clears sidewalks of ice and snow;
  • Mixes and pours concrete for foundations or other construction repair work;
  • Operates various types of trucks (e.g. dump truck loader flusher) for transporting equipment tools or crews to job sites;
  • Cleans facilities to include removing trash and litter;
  • Loads and unloads trucks;
  • Moves furniture heavy equipment and materials;
  • Repairs and maintains walkways gutters and downspouts;
  • Applies pesticides fertilizer and other chemicals under supervision of a certified pest applicator;
  • Maintains and repairs grounds and turf (i.e. reconditioning vegetation control and repairs);
  • Repairs irrigation systems (i.e. sprinklers valves and pipes);
  • Performs various landscaping tasks to include propagating beds edging mulching and planting;
  • Performs minor building and/or equipment repair and/or maintenance;
  • Operates tractors and mowers chain saws or cutoff saws;
  • Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;
  • Reports unsafe working conditions;
  • Complies with safety competencies.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list.

  • Basic knowledge of construction and maintenance of asphalt and concrete;
  • Working knowledge of small equipment to include eater push mower power tamper chain saw concrete saw and gas generator;
  • Basic knowledge of air compressors and pneumatic tools;
  • Knowledge of and the ability to use and perform basic scheduled maintenance on various types of hand tools machinery etc.;
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices;
  • Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude;
  • Ability to operate various types of motor vehicles;
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions;
  • 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.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education experience and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience performing maintenance activities to parks using a tractor/bucket loader with attachments smallengine park maintenance equipment such as: infield groomers utility vehicles mowers and other equipment. Uses gas and battery powered equipment such as trimmer blower and chainsaw.
  • Experience with the repair and maintenance of outdoor maintenance equipment a tractor/bucket loader with attachments smallengine park maintenance equipment such as: infield groomers utility vehicles mowers and other equipment. Uses gas and battery powered equipment such as trimmer blower and chainsaw.


CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Drivers License (Required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to bend twist turn stand sit and stoop. 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. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7 of residents speak a language other than English at home Spanish Asian/Pacific Islander IndoEuropean and others and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetics political affiliation or military status in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY.
EEO/AA/TTY.

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