Maintenance Worker

**Salary**
- $37,746.38 - $62,910.22 Annually**Location**
- RESTON (ED03), VA**Job Type**
- FT Hourly W BN**Job Number**
- 24-01096**Department**
- Park Authority**Opening Date**
- 05/04/2024**Closing Date**
- 5/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern**Pay Grade**
- S12**Posting Type**
- Open to General Public**Job Announcement**:
Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a Maintenance Worker to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 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 direct supervision, performs a variety of routine, manual labor tasks. Participates in the work of the assigned athletic field crew, performing tasks relating to grounds maintenance and facility repairs. Performs maintenance on park facilities e.g., athletic fields, sport courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, amphitheaters, trails, restrooms, parking lots, signs, fencing, etc. Duties include mowing, snow removal, and other grounds maintenance tasks. Removes litter and performs rough carpentry, light construction, minor repairs, and painting of facilities, as necessary. Operates a tractor/bucket loader with attachments, small-engine park maintenance equipment, such as: infield groomers, utility vehicles, mowers, and other equipment. Uses gas and battery powered equipment such as trimmer, blower, and chainsaw. Performs related duties as required.

**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 a tractor/bucket loader with attachments, small-engine park maintenance equipment, such as: infield groomers, utility vehicles, mowers, and other equipment.
- Uses gas and battery powered equipment such as trimmer, blower, and chainsaw. Experience with the repair and maintenance of outdoor maintenance equipment, a tractor/bucket loader with attachments, small-engine park maint