Maintenance and Operations Worker-RFP

About the Department

Do you enjoy working outside no matter the weather?

Can you follow instructions and have a "will do" attitude?

Do you enjoy working with a team to provide a safe and beautiful park/grounds environment?

If you answered yes to any of the questions, read on and apply today!

Who Are We?

Parks and Recreation (DPR) is a Department of Prince William County.

We provide a broad range of recreation and leisure services and amenities to meet the changing needs of the County's growing and diverse population.

The Department manages more than 4,000 acres of parkland and recreational facilities including more than 50 parks, two water parks, two fitness & aquatic centers, two community centers, four outdoor pools, three 18-hole golf courses, two marinas, and nearly 200 athletic fields.

This position is responsible for maintaining grounds and amenities.

Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines.

Incumbents maintain the grounds at County parks, buildings, and schools.

may include turf maintenance, athletic field maintenance, landscape maintenance and park amenity maintenance.

This position may occasionally require the operation of County vehicles to transport tools, materials, and personnel to various worksites.

Minimum Requirements: 8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.

Preferences: The successful candidate will have… Experience working with a team.

working outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.

working a varied schedule including weekends and holidays.

in grounds maintenance work.

operating mowing equipment.

in maintaining park amenities and landscapes. Special Requirements: Requires a valid driver's license Requires the passing of a pre-employment physical examination Must pass background check Must be at least 18 years of age Work Schedule: This is a 7-day per week operation. The typical workday is 7.5 hours, Monday-Friday with some rotating weekend requirements. Schedule is generally 7am-3pm with slight variations for start and stop times. Hiring Salary : $19.41/hour We also offer great benefits including: Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans Paid Annual Leave Paid Personal Leave Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans Optional Group Life Insurance An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Development Opportunities Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information. NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description . Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. SEE YOURSELF HERE!

Do you enjoy working outside no matter the weather?

Can you follow instructions and have a "will do" attitude?

Do you enjoy working with a team to provide a safe and beautiful park/grounds environment?

If you answered yes to any of the questions, read on and apply today!

Who Are We?

Parks and Recreation (DPR) is a Department of Prince William County.

We provide a broad range of recreation and leisure services and amenities to meet the changing needs of the County's growing and diverse population.

The Department manages more than 4,000 acres of parkland and recreational facilities including more than 50 parks, two water parks, two fitness & aquatic centers, two community centers, four outdoor pools, three 18-hole golf courses, two marinas, and nearly 200 athletic fields.

This position is responsible for maintaining grounds and amenities.

Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines.

Incumbents maintain the grounds at County parks, buildings, and schools.

may include turf maintenance, athletic field maintenance, landscape maintenance and park amenity maintenance.

This position may occasionally require the operation of County vehicles to transport tools, materials, and personnel to various worksites.

8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.

Preferences: The successful candidate will have…

• Experience working with a team.
• Experience working outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience working a varied schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Experience in grounds maintenance work.
• Experience operating mowing equipment.
• Experience in maintaining park amenities and landscapes.

• Requires a valid driver's license
• Requires the passing of a pre-employment physical examination
• Must pass background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age

This is a 7-day per week operation.

The typical workday is 7.5 hours, Monday-Friday with some rotating weekend requirements.

Schedule is generally 7am-3pm with slight variations for start and stop times.

$19.41/hour

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans

• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description .

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

SEE YOURSELF HERE!

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits: Temporary Provisional Seasonal employees Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

Prince William County Benefit Programs

• Temporary Provisional Seasonal employees
• Provisional Seasonal employees
• Seasonal employees

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.
• Some college or higher
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Completion of 9th-12th grade
• Completion of 8th grade
• None of the above
• 5 years or more of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• No Experience
• Weed Eater
• Push mower
• Self-propelled walk behind mower
• Zero turn mower
• Multiple deck mower
• None of the above.
• Trash removal
• Basketball courts
• Tennis courts
• Volleyball courts
• Picnic shelters
• Restrooms
• Culverts and ditchlines
• None of the above
• Mulching
• Weed control
• Pruning
• Pest control
• Planting and installation
• None of the above
• 10 or more years of experience
• 6–9 years of experience
• 3–5 years of experience
• 1–2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience
• 6–9 years of experience
• 3–5 years of experience
• 1–2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience
• Yes, I have a valid driver's license and 10 or fewer demerits
• No, I do not have a valid driver's license and/or I have 11 or more demerits