Maintenance and Operations Worker

Introduction

Do you enjoy working outside no matter the weather? Can you follow instructions and have a "will do" attitude? Do you enjoy working with a team to provide a safe and beautiful park/grounds environment? If you answered yes to any of the questions, read on and apply today!

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.

This Full-Time Grounds Worker position is responsible for maintaining grounds and amenities. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines. Incumbents maintain the grounds at County parks, buildings, and schools. Responsibilities may include turf maintenance, athletic field maintenance, landscape maintenance, and park amenity maintenance. This position may occasionally require the operation of County vehicles to transport tools, materials, and personnel to various worksites.

• 8th-grade education

• Experience working with a team.
• Experience working outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience working a varied schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Prior experience in grounds maintenance work.
• Prior experience operating mowing equipment.
• Prior experience in maintaining park amenity and landscape.

• Requires a valid driver's license
• Requires the passing of a pre-employment physical examination
• Must pass background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age

This is a 7-day per week operation. The typical workday is 7.5 hours, Monday-Friday with some rotating weekend requirements. Schedule is generally 7am-3pm with slight variations for start and stop times.

$19.41/hour

• 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). For more information on PSLF, please click PSLF.

NOTE:

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.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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