Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Building Maintenance

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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 an assigned athletic field or park maintenance 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.

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Reports each morning to Area 3 maintenance shop, at 6901 South Kings Highway, Alexandria, and is dispatched to assigned parks. In addition to hauling and equipment operation, this position is part of the overall labor team. 40‑hour work week, Monday through Friday, with overtime required when necessary. Occasional weekend, evening, and holiday work required. Positions are subject to transfer to other maintenance operation locations.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position. Position is Emergency Service Personnel.

• 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.

• 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…