Regional Parks Maintenance Worker - Northern District

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Full Time Regular EEO4 Service Maint Charlottesville, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.50 To $24.87 Hourly

Regional Parks Maintenance Worker - Northern District
Department of Parks & Recreation
Full Time, 12 Months
Non-Exempt, Pay Grade 27
Benefits Eligible, VRS Eligible

Job Summary/ Objective:

Performs responsible skilled work in the repair, maintenance, and care of County grounds, facilities, infrastructure, and amenities. This position is subject to after-hours recall and is designated as essential personnel, requiring the employee to report to their job site during emergency situations, such as snow or other weather-related conditions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervision is exercised over seasonal, volunteers, contractors, and community service workers.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for supervision of subordinate personnel and assigning work schedule in the absence of the Regional Park Supervisor.
• Coordinates, schedules, and performs daily work necessary in the proper maintenance and care of park buildings, grounds, athletic fields, facilities, and equipment.
• Operates and maintains all necessary vehicles and equipment; operates snow removal equipment/emergency equipment and assists with all emergencies and unforeseen events.
• Follows OSHA guidelines to instruct employees on the safe operation of equipment, the proper use of safety equipment and the safe use of materials, such as pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
• Provides recommendations on the annual fiscal needs for the assigned district for the development of the annual operating and capital budgets; completes appropriate purchase/procurement procedures for equipment repairs and maintenance needs.
• Performs grounds maintenance tasks including litter removal, mowing, repairs to fixtures; turf management (seeding, fertilizing, etc.); athletic field maintenance; minor construction, carpentry, plumbing; operates various types of equipment and power tools; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Prepares for building and shelter reservations, athletic field use and special events.
• Performs necessary repairs & maintenance such as plumbing, general electric, and painting in all ACPR Facilities.
• Supports the Regional Parks Supervisor in the development of the weekly work schedule, winter projects and preparation for special events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competency:

Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of grounds maintenance materials, equipment, and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools, and techniques of the standard building trades.
• Thorough knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to use common hand tools.
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment.
• Ability to read and to perform basic functions on a personal computer.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Two (2) years’ experience in the operation of motorized equipment and building and grounds maintenance work.

Preferred Qualifications /

Certifications:

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Work frequently requires strenuous physical tasks, including bending, stooping, lifting and carrying items weighing 20 to 50 pounds.
• Occasional lifting of items weighing over 100 pounds.
• Prolonged operation of mowing equipment both riding and walking…