Senior Maintenance Worker

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a Senior Maintenance Worker to be 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 general supervision performs various semiskilled 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 semiskilled 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 6 1410 Hunter Mill 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.

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

• Performs various semiskilled tasks to include specialized concrete and asphalt work (e.g. setting forms finishing etc.;
• General maintenance and repair of machinery;
• Inspects and approves work of Maintenance Workers;
• Provides guidance and training to Maintenance Workers;
• 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;
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;

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

• Working knowledge of small engine equipment;
• Knowledge of single axle dump truck trailer utility bucket truck snow plow 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 maintain records and 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education experience and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; and two years of experience in maintenance construction or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Combination of two years of athletic field maintenance or parks ground maintenance experience.
• Two years of experience operating various smallengine riding equipment such as: tractors mowers utility vehicles and other park maintenance equipment to include batteryoperated and handheld power equipment.
• Able to perform manual labor.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Drivers license (required)

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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