Shoreline Maintenance Technician Montclair, VA (1450)

Shoreline Maintenance Technician (Seasonal)The St. James Montclair VA
Seasonal Waterfront Operations & Site ReadinessSummer 2026
$25.00 / hour

Why This Role Matters
The Shoreline Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in maintaining safe clean and operationally ready waterfront environments. This position exists to ensure Montclairs beach and shoreline areas are prepared for daily public use before peak activity begins. While the work often happens early and behind the scenes its impact is highly visibledirectly affecting public safety guest experience and the credibility of waterfront operations. Consistency attention to detail and reliability are essential.

What Sets Us Apart
Safety-Driven Mission: This role directly supports lifeguard and safety operations by reducing environmental hazards before the public arrives.
Early-Morning Operational Focus: Work is completed prior to confirmation of daily operations requiring discipline and personal accountability.
Defined Scope & Standards: Clear checklists expectations and completion benchmarksno ambiguity about success.
Visible Community Impact: Your work sets the tone for how the community experiences the waterfront each day.
Autonomous Responsibility: Independent work with trust placed in your judgment consistency and follow-through.

Key Responsibilities
Maintain cleanliness across all beach areas through removal of goose waste loose trash and debris
Empty and properly dispose of trash from all designated receptacles using MPOA disposal sites
Operate a John Deere tractor to rake beach sand ensuring completion prior to 10:00 a.m. while minimizing early-morning disruption
Conduct systematic walk-through inspections to identify and report damage vandalism or safety hazards
Clean stock and maintain restrooms at Dolphin Beach to ensure sanitary public-ready conditions
Follow structured checklists to ensure consistency across all assigned shoreline areas
Communicate observed issues promptly to supervisory or Safety & Rescue leadership

What You Bring
Minimum age of seventeen (17) at time of hire
Strong sense of responsibility punctuality and reliability
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Attention to detail and pride in maintaining clean safe public spaces
Physical capability to lift carry and manage waste and equipment in outdoor conditions
Willingness to operate equipment safely or learn through provided training
Previous customer service or facilities-related experience preferred

Physical Requirements
Ability to perform physical labor including lifting pushing pulling bending walking and standing for extended periods
Ability to operate equipment and tools in outdoor conditions including heat and humidity
Capability to complete repetitive tasks consistently while maintaining quality and awareness

The Opportunity
This role offers dependable meaningful work that supports both recreation and public safety. Shoreline Maintenance Technicians are trusted with the first operational responsibility of the daysetting conditions that allow lifeguards supervisors and guests to succeed. For individuals who value structure early productivity and tangible results this role provides pride autonomy and impact.

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