Grounds Specialist

Introduction

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 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.

$31.50-$37.05/hr

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full‑time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

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.