Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Building Maintenance

Maintenance Worker

Salary

$41,227.68 - $68,714.05 Annually

Location

LAKE FAIRFAX PARK, 1400 LAKE FAIRFAX DR, RESTON (FE04), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-00848

Department

Park Authority

Opening Date

06/06/2026

Closing Date

6/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S13

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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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 as a part of the Managed Parks' maintenance team. With more than 23,000 acres of parkland, nine recreation centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting growth-oriented organization with many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Successful applicants will report to work at Burke Lake Park but may work at any of the parks within the Managed Parks section as needed. Under the supervision of the maintenance crew chief (crew leader), the maintenance worker participates in a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks associated with park maintenance. Mows grass areas within parks and other county properties as directed.

Drives a county vehicle as operational needs require to complete job tasks or review the work site.

This position will require you to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed

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;

* Assists customers at homeowner's disposal facility;

* Assists with spill cleanup and traffic control onsite at the disposal facility as well as throughout the county;

* Clears sidewalks of ice and snow;

* Removes, cleans, and replaces manhole covers;

* Inspects and repairs sewer lines and sewer cave ins;

* Assists in the operation of sewer rodding machines;

* Mixes and pours concrete for foundations or other construction repair work;

* Assists pumping station operators in the maintenance and minor repair of equipment;

* Operates various types of trucks (e.g., dump truck, loader, flusher) for transporting equipment, tools, or crews to job sites;

* Reads meters;

* Cleans facilities, to include removing trash and litter;

* Loads and unloads trucks;

* Moves furniture, heavy equipment, and materials;

* Performs routine building maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, moving and making minor repairs to furniture);

* 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 weed 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…