JOB
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.This position reports directly to the Superintendent. General duties include that of mowing, watering, fertilizing, applying pesticides, fixing irrigation issues, and various other cultural practices within the environment. This position will report to work at Burke Lake Golf Course but may work at any of the other parks within the Managed Parks section as needed. Under the direction of the Superintendent, this position maintains the grounds turf and facilities of a golf course and applies pesticides, fertilizers and other grounds and turf management materials on site. Additionally, the position plants and prunes trees and shrubs on site; completes various landscape tasks including propagating beds, edging, mulching, and planting materials on site; reconstructs, edges, and fills sand traps on golf course. The position sets up golf course for play including changing holes, rotating tee markers, servicing water cooler and ball washers, and removing trash; manually irrigates turf and ornamentals on site. Operates various golf course grounds maintenance and mowing equipment and specialized turf management equipment.Candidates are required to submit a complete summary of their relevant experience. We strongly encourage this summary to be comprehensive, as this information will be reviewed to verify qualifications for all candidates and determine compensation for the selectee.
EXAMPLE OF 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;Assists customers at homeowner's disposal facility;Assists with spill cleanup and traffic control onsite at the disposal facility as well as throughout the county;Clears sidewalks of ice and snow;Removes, cleans, and replaces manhole covers;Inspects and repairs sewer lines and sewer cave ins;Assists in the operation of sewer rodding machines;Mixes and pours concrete for foundations or other construction repair work;Assists pumping station operators in the maintenance and minor repair of equipment;Operates various types of trucks (e.g., dump truck, loader, flusher) for transporting equipment, tools, or crews to job sites;Reads meters;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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with: Riding mowers, Push mowers, Power tools Grounds maintenance equipment, power/hand, Tractor operation, Towing trailers, Experience applying fertilizers and pesticides to turfgrass.Experience in golf course maintenanceCustodial experience and Grounds maintenance.Registered Technician pesticide license.Driver's licenseExperience in the operation of medium/light motorized equipment.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift supplies, boxes and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be sufficiently mobile to operate push mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, climb on and off tractors, riding mowers, use various hand tools. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview; may include exercise. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314.
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