Utility Maintenance Worker ; Grounds

Overview

The Town of Herndon will resume regular trash and recycling collection on Monday, February 2, 2026. Crews will collect up to two additional bags of trash placed outside containers. Ongoing storm clean-up information is available HERE.

• Salary/Pay Rate: $48,447 - $65,000/annually dependent on qualifications
• Posted Date: 01/12/2026

The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled, manual labor in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments, such as but not limited to maintaining town grounds, repairing irrigation lines and operating grounds equipment.

Position is considered “essential personnel”; defined as staff who are required to report to their designated work location during weather related or other emergencies, even when town offices are closed or normal operations are suspended.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Flagger certification within six months of employment
• Virginia Pesticide Applicators Certificate desired
• Irrigation installation and maintenance experience preferred

6:30am - 3:00pm

• Town Shop, 1479 Sterling Rd, Herndon, VA 20170

The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled, manual labor in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments, such as but not limited to maintaining town grounds, repairing irrigation lines and operating grounds equipment.

Note: The responsibilities above describe the role and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance. The Town of Herndon, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADA, the town will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with this employer.

Duties involve the ability to exert physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Duties may also require coordinated movements to operate light and heavy equipment; some duties require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, tastes, odors, depths and textures; some duties require suitable, visual perception and discrimination, as well as oral communications ability. Tasks may risk exposure to adverse, environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease and pathogenic substances.