Maintenance Worker - Fairfax, United States - Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County Government

Verified Company

Fairfax, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Salary
- $37, $62,910.22 Annually
Location

ALEXANDRIA (LM11), VA
Job Type
FT Hourly W BN
Job Number

Department

Park Authority
Opening Date
04/13/2024
Closing Date
4/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
S12
Posting Type
Open to General Public
Job Announcement:

The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking an Athletic Fields Maintenance Worker to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country.

With over 425 parks, 23,000 acres of parkland, nine RECenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Crew Chief, participates in a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled tasks such as litter and debris removal, snow removal, mowing and string trimming, infield maintenance, synthetic turf maintenance, fence repair, carpentry, painting, grading (drainage improvement), tree trimming, removal of downed trees, irrigation repair, asphalt and masonry repair associated with park maintenance as defined in maintenance duties.

The position leads the daily activity of other staff in the absence of the Maintenance Crew Chief and maintains daily logs of work performed, equipment maintenance and other required reports in the absence of the Maintenance Crew Chief.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Note:

This position is Emergency Services personnel and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies to fulfill emergency service duties.

During unscheduled leave or administrative leave declarations by the County Executive, emergency service personnel are required to report for work.

The position is located at 6901 South Kings Hwy Alexandria, VA 22310.

Illustrative Duties:

- (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all
- inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)_

Collects and/or disposes of refuse, yard debris, recyclables, and other solid waste materials;
Clears sidewalks of ice and snow;
Mixes and pours concrete for foundations or other construction repair work;
Operates various types of trucks (e.g., dump truck, loader, flusher) for transporting equipment, tools, or crews to job sites;
Cleans facilities, to include removing trash and litter;
Loads and unloads trucks;
Moves furniture, heavy equipment, and materials;
Performs routine building maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, moving, and making minor repairs to furniture);
Repairs and maintains walkways, gutters, and downspouts;
Applies pesticides, fertilizer, and other chemicals under supervision of a certified pest applicator;
Maintains and repairs grounds and turf (i.e., reconditioning, vegetation control, and repairs);
Repairs irrigation systems (i.e., sprinklers, valves, and pipes);
Performs various landscaping tasks, to include propagating beds, edging, mulching, and planting;
Performs minor building and/or equipment repair and/or maintenance;
Operates tractors and mowers, chain saws, or cutoff saws;
Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;
Reports unsafe working conditions;
Complies with safety competencies.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

- (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all
- inclusive list.)_

Basic knowledge of construction and maintenance of asphalt and concrete;
Working knowledge of small equipment to include weed eater, push mower, power tamper, chain saw, concrete saw and gas generator;
Basic knowledge of air compressors and pneumatic tools;
Knowledge of and the ability to use and perform basic scheduled maintenance on various types of hand tools, machinery, etc.;
Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices;
Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude;
Ability to operate various types of motor vehicles;
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions;
Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc.;
Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor;
Ability to comprehend and comply to safety practices;
Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, and supervisors.

Employment Standards:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience performing maintenance activities to parks using skidsteers with attachments, tractor with attachments, riding mowers, small equipment experience with cha