Grounds Specialist

Do you have experience with the maintenance of turf, athletic fields, landscape, and parks? Do you enjoy working outside no matter the weather? Can you work independently? Can you lead a team of co-workers? Do you enjoy working with a team to provide a safe and beautiful park/grounds environment?

The Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation has a PART‑TIME opportunity for a Grounds Specialist. Part‑time positions are eligible for a great benefits package that includes medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance, paid sick leave and holidays, as well as 2 annual personal days.

Parks and Recreation (DPR) is a Department of Prince William County. We provide a broad range of recreation and leisure services and amenities to meet the changing needs of the County's growing and diverse population. The Department manages more than 4,000 acres of parkland and recreational facilities including more than 50 parks, two water parks, two fitness & aquatic centers, two community centers, four outdoor pools, three 18‑hole golf courses, two marinas, and nearly 200 athletic fields.

The part‑time Maintenance & Operations Specialist is responsible for maintaining grounds and amenities at County parks, buildings, and schools. The ideal candidate enjoys physical exertion as much as operating equipment. Responsibilities may include turf maintenance, athletic field maintenance, landscape maintenance and park amenity maintenance. Responsibilities typically require adaptation of procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet the specialized requirements of the position.

The Maintenance & Operations Specialist applies procedures and standards to specific situations, troubleshoots problems and issues commensurate with relevant experience and works under general supervision.

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of experience with the maintenance of baseball/softball fields and operating infield grooming equipment.

• 3+ years of experience with the maintenance of turf, athletic fields, landscape, and parks.
• Class A CDL
• VA Fertilizer Applicator certification
• VA Registered Technician Pesticide Applicator certification
• Experience working with a team in a leadership role.
• Experience working and interacting with and around customers – both internal and external to an agency/organization.
• Experience operating various equipment including but not limited to zero turn mower, multiple deck mower, loaders, truck and trailer combinations, infield grooming equipment etc.
• Experience working outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience working a varied schedule including weekends and some holidays.

This is a part‑time position up to 30 hours per pay period, Saturday and Sunday.

• Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass local, state and federal background check.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• May be required to respond to emergencies after normal working hours, as needed.

Starting Salary Range: $31.50-$37.05/hr

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information on PSLF, please click PSLF.

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, .

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.