Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Grade 4

"Typical work schedule includes Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday hours, with occasional hours as needed for events and holidays."

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker performs manual work in a variety of parks and facility maintenance assignments for the Parks & Recreation Department. Responsibilities primarily include cleaning and maintaining park restroom facilities, emptying trash receptacles, monitoring park conditions, assisting with minor repairs and upkeep tasks, and supporting the overall cleanliness and appearance of parks and recreational amenities. Employee may operate light equipment and tools in connection with assigned duties and assist with special projects or events as needed.

Maintenance Worker duties include, but are not limited to:

This position supports the daily cleanliness, maintenance, and operational upkeep of Town parks, restroom facilities, trails, playgrounds, pavilions, and other recreational amenities to help ensure safe, clean, and welcoming public spaces.

• Park & Facility Maintenance: Performs custodial and general maintenance duties including cleaning and sanitizing restroom facilities, emptying trash receptacles, removing debris and litter, and maintaining the overall cleanliness and appearance of parks and recreational amenities.
• Pavilion & Amenity Preparation: Assists with preparing pavilions and park amenities for rentals, programs, and public use, including cleaning, setup, and routine upkeep activities.
• Routine Repairs & Upkeep: Performs basic unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks including graffiti removal, painting, minor carpentry, masonry, and related park and facility maintenance activities under direction.
• Park Monitoring & Inspections: Monitors parks and recreational facilities for cleanliness, vandalism, safety concerns, inappropriate behavior, and violations of park rules. Performs routine inspections and reports maintenance or safety concerns to supervisory staff.
• Preventative Maintenance Support: Assists with preventative maintenance activities and routine maintenance checks for restroom facilities, pavilions, playgrounds, trails, and other recreational amenities to support safe and functional operations.
• Equipment & Materials: Operates light and non-specialized equipment and utilizes basic tools in the performance of assigned duties. Loads, unloads, and transports materials, supplies, tools, and equipment as needed. Maintains inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies.
• Event & Operational Support: Assists with Town and departmental events, programs, and activities including setup, breakdown, trash removal, crowd support, and other operational duties as assigned.
• Weather & Emergency Response: Assists with snow and ice removal and responds to emergencies or urgent maintenance situations involving accidents, debris, vandalism, or facility issues as needed.
• Safety & Compliance: Follows all safety procedures and guidelines, uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and assists in documenting safety and maintenance checks to support compliance with applicable standards.
• Additional Duties: Performs related tasks as assigned to support Parks & Recreation operations and maintenance needs.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• P&R Maintenance Worker - Grade 4 - High School Diploma - Minimum of 0-5 years in parks and recreation maintenance, construction or related fields.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES

All Levels:

• Valid Virginia (VA) Driver's License - Must have upon hire. If relocating to VA, a valid VA driver's license is required to be obtained within 1 year from date of hire.
• VDOT Flagger Certification - Must obtain and maintain within 1 year from date of hire
• CPR/First Aid - Must have upon hire or obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Basic Work Zone Certification - Must obtain and maintain within 1 year from date of hire. May also have VDOT certification that are equivalent to Basic Work Zone.
• OSHA 10 - Must have or must be able to obtain and maintain within 3 months from date of hire.

SUCCESS FRAMEWORK

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