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 candidate's work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications.

• Performs manual and semi-skilled work and operates light motorized equipment to maintain Roanoke County parks, athletic fields, and facilities.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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 for transport; assists with staging materials at job sites.
• ~ Follows County safety policies and procedures; uses proper PPE and safe work practices around equipment, chemicals, and the public.
• ~ Supports County snow removal operations…