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Job Summary
The organization is currently in need of skilled individuals who can fulfill the requirements of this position, which primarily involve carrying out basic maintenance, landscaping, and operational support duties. Within this role, essential responsibilities encompass the preparation of athletic fields, trimming, cutting, raking, mulching, watering, and weeding of grounds. Additionally, there may be a need for specialized turf care and the preparation of fields for athletic games. The position also requires basic maintenance and repair work on vehicles and equipment, as well as the application of basic building trade skills for preventative maintenance and repairs. Although this position does not include any supervisory responsibilities, it may involve overseeing the work tasks of volunteers, seasonal staff, and community service workers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Executes primary maintenance, repairs, and work orders.
• Respond to county emergencies as essential personnel.
• Provides preventive maintenance by identifying and resolving problems.
• Operates heavy equipment and vehicles, including trucks with trailers; transports heavy equipment.
• After inspecting County facilities and vehicles, completes the report, submits the work request, and informs the customer of the findings and the expected resolution.
• Carries out exterior maintenance.
• Ensures that required vehicle records are maintained.
• Assists in the removal of snow in assigned areas as specified by the County snow plan.

In addition to performing essential job functions, the position and department may require additional tasks.

The ideal candidate(s) for these positions will be committed to keeping our parks beautiful and safe and keeping our sports fields tournament quality. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work while following best practices in the field of outdoor maintenance to ensure safe environments for all who work and play at our PRCS locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of high school or its equivalent is required.
• A minimum of one year of applicable work experience in basic grounds and/or building maintenance within the designated area is required. Alternatively, a suitable mix of education and experience will be taken into account.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that will include weekday, evening, and weekend hours.
• Must be able to work on an as needed or recall basis or report as needed as assigned.
• May be required to report to other areas of the county or other starting locations based on department needs.
• May be required to work beyond scheduled workday or on weekends and may be subject to recall. Must be able to lift sixty (60) pounds.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

• Pass pre-employment criminal and DMV background checks.
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (driving records may be assessed yearly for ongoing eligibility).
• This position is CDL preferred, candidate is not required to hold or obtain this certification.

Salary: $40,850.72 – $67,403.69 Recruitment #24-00521

Visit our on-line employment center at https://www.loudoun.gov/jobs for more information and to apply EOE.