Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance position at NOVA Parks performs a variety of manual labor tasks with varying degrees of skill to assist with the maintenance of park grounds, equipment, and facilities.

• Maintain park grounds, including mowing grass, performing landscape maintenance, and operating small engine equipment.
• Perform facility maintenance, such as repairing and staining picnic tables, installing and repairing fences, and preparing for special events.
• Assist with repair and/or maintenance of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Operate park vehicles, including pickup trucks, 4-wheel motorcycles, dump trucks, and garbage trucks.
• Clean and organize maintenance shop, clean restroom and picnic shelters, and perform manual labor and related work as required.
• Assist with public relations by handling visitor inquiries and providing information and assistance.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Park Maintenance Supervisor.

• Must be age 18 or over.
• High school diploma with minimum of one year experience in park maintenance work, or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• Ability to operate small engine equipment properly and safely.
• Ability to operate a variety of vehicles with standard transmissions.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to make minor repairs on equipment.
• Knowledge of park maintenance procedures and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability to learn the operation of the facility.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.
• Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver's license, must maintain safe driving record.
• Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.