Park Maintenance Technician I or II

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This posting is for the fulfillment of a Park Maintenance Technician I or a Park Maintenance Technician II position. The position will be filled contingent on the selected candidates’ work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications.

The Park Maintenance Technician I performs manual and semi-skilled work and operates light motorized equipment to maintain Roanoke County parks, athletic fields, and facilities. Parks Maintenance Technicians’ tasks may include routine mowing, landscaping, athletic field maintenance, minor facility and equipment repairs, event support, park patrol, cleaning, storm debris removal, and other related duties to support department initiatives. Additionally, all Parks Maintenance Technicians are classified as “Essential Personnel” and may be occasionally required to work extended shifts, nights, weekends, and/or during emergency weather events.

The Park Maintenance Technician II performs manual and semi-skilled maintenance tasks and operates light-to-medium sized motorized equipment to maintain Roanoke County parks, athletic fields, and facilities. All Parks Maintenance Technicians’ tasks may include routine mowing, landscaping, athletic field maintenance, minor facility and equipment repairs, event support, park patrol, cleaning, storm debris removal, and other related duties to support department initiatives. Additionally, all Parks Maintenance Technicians are classified as “Essential Personnel” and may be occasionally required to work extended shifts, nights, weekends, and/or during emergency weather events.

Hours Required for this position: 40

• Performs routine maintenance of parks, athletic fields, and amenities (e.g., pavilions, playgrounds, hardscapes), including mowing, trimming, litter/debris removal, and basic landscaping.
• Operates light motorized equipment and vehicles (e.g., mowers, small tractors, field groomers, chippers) and tows trailers as needed for park and facility operations.
• Uses hand and power tools to support park maintenance, minor repairs, and basic construction tasks (e.g., carpentry support, painting, simple fixture/amenity repairs).
• Conducts routine operator care of assigned equipment and vehicles using checklists (e.g., fueling, greasing, cleaning, basic preventive maintenance checks) and reports maintenance concerns.
• Assists with minor equipment servicing and simple repairs within training/authorization; coordinates with supervisors/maintenance staff for more complex repairs.
• Loads, unloads, and transports materials, supplies, and equipment to and from work sites; assists with site setup and breakdown.
• Follows required safety practices, PPE requirements, and operational procedures to reduce risk to employees and the public.
• Supports snow removal operations at County-maintained sites and participates in countywide emergency response/storm cleanup as assigned (Essential Personnel).
• Provides support for tourism, recreation, and athletic events, including basic event setup, staging, and post-event cleanup.

• Performs routine park, facility, and athletic field maintenance (e.g., mowing, grooming, cleaning, minor repairs) for pavilions, playgrounds, hardscapes, and related amenities.
• Operates light, medium, and heavy equipment used in park/grounds maintenance, including dump trucks, tractors (open/enclosed cab) with attachments, laser grader, and other equipment.
• Operates small engine and grounds equipment such as multi-deck mowers, field groomers, and chippers.
• Conducts routine pre-trip/operational inspections and operator maintenance using established checklists; reports unsafe conditions and needed repairs.
• Services equipment and performs minor repairs/adjustments consistent with training, policies, and safety requirements.
• Calibrates, applies, and documents fertilizers, herbicides, and other approved agricultural/turf materials in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Loads, unloads, and secures materials, tools, and equipment…