Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

# MaintenanceNOVA Parks Vienna, VAAug 07, 2026

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Job Description The Maintenance position performs a variety of manual labor jobs with varying degree of skill needed to assist with the maintenance of park grounds, equipment, and facilities.
** Pay Rate:** **$16.50 per hour
**** Major Duties/Specific Tasks
*** Mow grass using a variety of equipment which may include push mowers, tractors and/or specialized lawn equipment.
* Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching edging and raking.
* Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers and line trimmers.
* Establish plant beds, plant flowers, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, and maintain planted areas.
* Pick up litter and debris.
* Perform facility maintenance such as repairing and staining picnic tables, installing and repairing fences, replacing light bulbs, and preparing for special events.
* Assist with repair and/or maintenance of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
* Operate park vehicles which may include pickup trucks, 4-wheel motorcycles, dump trucks and garbage trucks.
* Clean & organize maintenance shop.
* Clean restroom & picnic shelters.
* Assist with routine maintenance/repair of equipment to include changing oil, oil filters, replacing worn parts, and making minor mechanical adjustments.
* Sharpen or replace worn blades on mowers; replace string on line trimmers; sharpen or replace worn chain saw chains.
* Prepare and load equipment & tools for use and/or to transport.
* Run errands to retrieve and/or delver parts, etc.
* Perform manual labor and related work as required.
* Assist with public relations by handling visitor inquiries, and providing information and assistance.
* Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training.
* Report unsafe conditions to the Park Maintenance Supervisor.
* Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Park Maintenance Supervisor or Supervisor on Duty.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Must be age 18 or over.
* High school diploma with minimum of one year experience in park maintenance work, or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
* Ability to operate small engine equipment properly and safely.
* Ability to operate a variety of vehicles with standard transmissions.
* Mechanical aptitude with ability to make minor repairs on equipment.
* Knowledge of park maintenance procedures and equipment.
* Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
* Ability to learn the operation of the facility.
* Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
* Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.
* Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
* Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
* Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver's license, must maintain safe driving record.
* Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.
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