Top 16 Park Jobs in Roanoke, Va

Park Services Technician
City of Roanoke —Roanoke, VA
- $45,439.78 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
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Seasonal Maintenance Worker II-Park Cleaning
City of Roanoke —Roanoke, VA
- $15.00 - $18.75 an hour
- Seasonal
- High school diploma or GED
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
Seasonal Maintenance Worker ||- Parks and Recreation-Trails and Greenways
City of Roanoke —Roanoke, VA
- $31,200.00 - $35,068.80 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
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Parks & Recreation Program Supervisor - Athletics
City of Roanoke —Roanoke, VA
- $50,438.63 - $80,700.92 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Maintenance
- Research
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
Field/Facility Supervisor
Franklin County, VA —Rocky Mount, VA
- $13 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
Parks and Recreation Program Supervisor-Facility Operations (Eureka Recreation Center)
City of Roanoke —Roanoke, VA
- $49,939.24 - $57,430.13 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
Site Supervisor- Seasonal
Botetourt County —Daleville, VA
- $15 an hour
- Seasonal
- Mid-level
- Military encouraged
- Outdoor work
Seasonal Maintenance Worker II - Park Mowing
City of Roanoke —Roanoke, VA
- $31,200.00 - $35,068.80 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Carpentry
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
Parks And Grounds Maint Worker - PT
Bedford County, Virginia —Bedford, VA
- From $14.61 an hour
- Temporary
- Carpentry
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Seasonal Maintenance Worker II - Athletic Field Maintenance
City of Roanoke —Roanoke, VA
- $31,200.00 - $35,068.80 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
Site Supervisor - Seasonal
Botetourt County Board of Supervisors —Daleville, VA
- $15 an hour
- Seasonal
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
Bus Driver
Bedford County, Virginia —Bedford, VA
- From $14 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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Park Services Technician

City of Roanoke -
Roanoke, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$45,439.78 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Continuing education credits
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Military leave
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Writing skills
Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Description

The City of Roanoke Police Department is seeking a Park Services Technician to patrol City parks, greenways, and public facilities to ensure a safe environment for public use. The Park Services Technician will interpret and explain the Code of Virginia, Roanoke City Municipal Code, park rules and other applicable regulations to patrons and public when violations occur. The successful candidate will deter unacceptable or illegal behavior under the direction of the Roanoke Police Department by maintaining high visibility, diffusing difficult situations, and charging violators for offenses committed.

High school diploma or GED is required. College credits for classes in recreation management or criminal justice are preferred. The selected candidate must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must pass extensive background check.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Patrols in all types of weather and conditions, on foot, bicycle, department issued truck/SUV/vehicle, or ATV/UTV, within or on city owned or operated parks, community centers, play fields, joint use school/park sites, public parking lots, landscaped rights of way, public trails and open space areas owned or operated by the City of Roanoke.

Ensures that public facilities are reasonably safe for public use; provides a deterrent to unacceptable or illegal behavior by maintaining high visibility at City facilities and charging violators under the Code of Virginia, Roanoke Municipal Code, or other regulations.

Explains, interprets and enforces park rules and other applicable regulations to patrons and the general public

Issues warnings, citations, or makes arrests, when necessary, within scope of responsibility as an Auxiliary Police Officer III, certified through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.

Requests additional assistance from patrol as appropriate in detaining or arresting individuals whose actions endanger persons or property.

Provides security as needed at special events; provides assistance in emergencies and administers first aid and/or CPR when necessary.

Assist with crime reporting by conducting witnesses and victim Interviews regarding criminal incidents to complete an incident-based report in the Police Records Management System

Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the department director or designee.

Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned within the scope of their position within the Roanoke Police Department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Conditions of Employment. This position requires specialized training provided at City expense. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must execute the City's Reimbursement Contract for Training Expenses, under which the employee agrees to repay a prorated portion of the City's documented training costs if the employee separates from City employment before completing the service period specified in that contract. A copy of the contract is available upon request prior to acceptance of any offer. Neither this posting nor the Reimbursement Contract creates a contract of employment for any fixed term or alters the at-will nature of employment with the City.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma is required. College credits for classes in recreation management or criminal justice are preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as laws, policies, regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia is necessary and must be able to operate a city vehicle. Must meet and maintain DCJS Auxiliary 3 requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.

Supplemental Information

The Park Services Technician will receive training at the Roanoke Police Academy including but not limited to; defensive tactics, report writing, emergency vehicle operation, legal studies, traffic control, riot control, mental health crisis recognition and de-escalation techniques, court testimony, first aid/CPR.

Overview of Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

Paid leave is time off from work available for use by an employee upon approval by supervisor. The first 24 consecutive leave hours for any illness must be charged to paid leave with additional time charged to extended illness leave. Paid leave for employees of the city shall accrue as follows:

Years of Service Hours Per Month Fire 24-hr shift Employees
0 - 4 12 19.75
5 - 9 14 22.75
10- 14 16 25.50
15 - 19 17 26.75
20 - 24 18 28.75
25 + 20 32

Extended Illness Leave: shall accrue at the rate of six (6) hours per month. Fire suppression employees shall accrue extended illness leave at nine (9) hours per month.
Funeral Leave: for family, up to three consecutive days.
Military Leave: Twenty-one work days per Federal fiscal year.
Holidays: The City provides 96 hours of annual paid holiday time.

Mental Health & Well-Being Leave: Employees receive 24 hours (Fire Suppression receives 34 hours) of Mental Health & Well-Being Leave upon hire. Certification of mental health diagnosis is not required and leave will not be paid out upon separation.

Shared Leave Bank (effective 1/1/2023): Voluntary membership for full-time Employees who will be out for an extended period of time and has exhausted all other forms of leave. Members are required to provide 8 hours of their Extended Illness per fiscal year and at least 8 hours per assessment. Assessments will be limimted to 4 times per fiscal year (max of 40 hours per fiscal year).

Health Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Employee only, Employee + 1 Child, Employee + Spouse and Family. Coverage is available through payroll deduction.

Additionally, the city offers the following three Aetna Health Plan Options:

PPO 750 – Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; lower deductible and out-of-pocket maximums than other medical plans; and has higher employee premiums. This is comparable to the current insurance program.
PPO/HRA 1500 – Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than the PPO 300 plan; has lower employee premiums than the PPO 300 plan; and the employer makes contributions to an account through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). The City of Roanoke contributes $500 for employee only coverage and $1,000 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.
PPO/HDHP-HSA – Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than other medical plans; has lower employee premiums; and both the employer and the employee make contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for medical expenses which apply to the deductible. The City of Roanoke contributes towards the Health Savings Account (HSA), $1,600 for employee only coverage and $3,100 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.

Optum RX (Pharmaceutical Benefits Manager) - Manages pharmacy benefits, processes employee pharmacy claims and answers employee pharmacy benefit questions.

Aetna Health Plan 2026 Monthly Rates
PPO 750
Employee Only: $81.94
Employee + Child: $306.26
Employee + Spouse: $718.38
Family: $785.44

PPO/HRA 1500
Employee Only: $53.06
Employee + Child: $260.06
Employee + Spouse: $660.64
Family: $669.94

PPO/HDHP-HSA
Employee Only: $25.10
Employee + Child: $195.72
Employee + Spouse $547.88
Family: $550.56

Dental Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Family, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Child, and Employee only. Coverage is available through payroll deduction.

Delta Dental 2026 Monthly Rates
Employee: $2.80
Employee/Child: $18.88
Employee/Spouse: $18.88
Family: $49.36

Life Insurance: Paid by the City at no cost to employees. Coverage is equal to the annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand and then doubled. For an accidental death, the coverage would be twice this amount.

Optional Life Insurance: Paid by the employee. Various amounts of coverage, including family members, available through payroll deduction.

Long Term Disability Insurance: Designed to provide a monthly benefit to assist employees with bills and maintaining a standard of living when disabled as a result of a covered sickness or injury. Coverage is available through payroll deduction. Annual cost is your annual salary multiplied by .00255. This amount is half of the total premium and the City pays the other half.

Retirement: Employees contribute 5% of salary and choose between participating in a traditional defined benefit plan or a hybrid program. Employees vest in the employer component of either plan upon completing five (5) years of service.

Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Normal retirement after 55th birthday, and when combination of age and creditable service equals 85; or, 65th birthday if completed at least five years of creditable service. For sworn officers in Police and Fire/EMS, normal retirement after 50th birthday, and when combination of age and service equals 75; or, 65th birthday or older with 5 years of creditable service. An annual retirement benefit equals 2.0% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. Early retirement options are available and reductions may apply based on age and service.

Hybrid Program: Provides the characteristics of the traditional pension plan with that of a deferred compensation plan. The pension plan provides an annual benefit equaling 1% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. The deferred compensation component provides for the employee contribution to be deposited in an account directed by the member. The combination of the two components is structured to provide approximately the same actuarial benefit as the Defined Benefit Pension Plan. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this deferred compensation plan for participating employees.

Sheriff's Department Employees are covered b the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Previous service covered by VRS may be portable to the Roanoke Retirement System.

Retirement Health Savings Plan: All employees contribute 1% of salary to a 401(h) health savings account. Employees vest in the City match of 1% upon completing five (5) years of service. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this plan for participating employees.
Deferred Compensation: Employees may voluntarily contribute salary deferred dollars into a City Sponsored 457 Plan. International City Management Association - Empower provides the third party administration of this deferred compensation plan for participating employees.

Flexible Spending Account: Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their pay checks to pay for child care and/or medical and dental expenses not covered by the City's health care or dental plans. You may also set aside pre-tax dollars to cover certain transit or parking expenses. Keep in mind only transit or parking expenses may be rolled over from year to year.

Virginia College Savings Plan: Two plans to choose from at a reduced application fee, Virginia Prepaid Education Program and the Virginia Education Savings Trust.

Employee Health Services: The City employee health services provides medical care for employees, retirees, and eligible spouses.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support services available to assist employees facing life challenges.

Pay Days: Direct deposit is required for all new employees. Paid bi-weekly, 26 pay periods per year.

Vision Insurance: Paid by the Employee. Includes annual routine eye exam, discounts on eyeglass frames, eyeglass lenses and contact lenses.
CEC 2026 Monthly Rates
Employee: $6.68
Employee/Spouse: $12.69
Employee/Child(ren): $13.36
Family: $19.71

Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance is offered by The Hartford. CHUBB offers Cancer Advocacy, Life Insurance and Long-Term Care. Identity Protection if offered through LegalShield and IDShield. Personal loans are offered through Purchasing Power and Kashable. Pet Insurance is offered through PetPartners. All voluntary benefits may be payroll deducted.

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