Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Building Maintenance

Job Overview

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! 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 rec centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is exciting organization that offers career opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

• Collect and/or dispose of refuse, yard debris, recyclables, and other solid waste materials;
• Clear sidewalks of ice and snow;
• Clean facilities, including removing trash and litter;
• Load and unload trucks;
• Perform routine building maintenance tasks (e.g., replace light bulbs, move furniture, make minor repairs);
• Repair and maintain walkways, gutters, and downspouts;
• Apply pesticides, fertilizer, and other chemicals under supervision of a certified pest applicator;
• Maintain and repair grounds and turf (i.e., reconditioning, vegetation control, and repairs);
• Repair irrigation systems (i.e., sprinklers, valves, and pipes);
• Perform various landscaping tasks, including propagating beds, edging, mulching, and planting;
• Perform minor building and/or equipment repair and/or maintenance;
• Operate tractors and mowers, chain saws, or cutoff saws;
• Engage in safe working practices and comply with safety programs and guidelines;
• Report unsafe working conditions;
• Comply with safety competencies.

• Basic knowledge of construction and maintenance of asphalt and concrete;
• Working knowledge of small equipment (weed e‑tapper, push mower, power tamper, chain saw, concrete saw, gas generator);
• Basic knowledge of air compressors and pneumatic tools;
• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic scheduled maintenance on various types of hand tools and machinery;
• 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 dust levels;
• Ability to perform medium‑to‑heavy manual labor;
• Ability to comprehend and comply with safety practices;
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, and supervisors.

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.

Complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

• Experience performing maintenance activities on golf courses and parks using a tractor with attachments, riding mowers, and small equipment;
• Experience with chainsaws, weed‑trimmers, edgers, blowers, and walk‑behind mowers;
• Experience with repair and maintenance of outdoor maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, and landscape equipment.

Ability to stand for extended periods; wear respirator and other safety equipment; bend and stoop; mount/dismount various grounds‑care equipment; lift up to 50 pounds. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Panel interview; may include exercise.

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. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

TTY 703‑222‑7314. DHREmployment EEO/AA/TTY.