Park Maintenance Manager; Senior Maintenance Worker

Job Overview

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a Park Maintenance Manager (Senior Maintenance Worker) to be part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Recreation Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

This position will be under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and will be responsible for supporting the daily maintenance, repair, and operation of golf course grounds, facilities, equipment, and irrigation systems at Laurel Hill Golf Course. Duties include operating and maintaining golf course equipment; performing routine grounds, turf, facility, and irrigation system maintenance; inspecting equipment for safe and proper operation;

assisting with preventive maintenance and repairs; maintaining inventories of tools, chemicals, and irrigation parts; completing required documentation and reports; and notifying the superintendent of conditions requiring additional attention. The position also operates and troubleshoots automated irrigation systems, including sprinkler heads, valves, and controllers, and performs semi‑skilled and unskilled labor as assigned.

Location:

Laurel Hill Golf Course, 8701 Laurel Crest Dr, Laurel Hill, VA 22079.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Overtime, weekend, evening, and holiday work may be required. A valid driver’s license is required to operate county vehicles and equipment. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

• Performs various semi-skilled tasks, including specialized concrete and asphalt work such as setting forms, finishing, etc.
• General maintenance and repair of machinery.
• Constructs culverts and catch basins.
• Adjusts manholes to proper height.
• Inspects and approves work of Maintenance Workers.
• Provides guidance and training to Maintenance Workers.
• Assists customers using the homeowner’s disposal facilities.
• Ensures that all white goods are properly processed prior to recycling.
• Assists with spill cleanup onsite at the disposal facility as well as throughout the county.
• Coordinates various activities associated with repair and maintenance projects, e.g., paving, repairing sanitary sewer lines, rodding, and pressure cleaning operations.
• Transports crew and equipment to work site.
• 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.
• Participates in the maintenance of building walks, gutters, catch basins, and retaining walls, as well as concrete and asphalt paving projects.
• Completes daily and preventive maintenance reports.
• Trains staff.
• Implements safety procedures.
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines.
• Reports and monitors unsafe working conditions.
• Complies with safety competencies.

• 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 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 with safety practices.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships…