Grounds Maintenance Technician I

Position Summary

Performs minor skilled and unskilled maintenance/repair work at county park facilities and other county property, and perform related work as required. This position is under the supervision of the Parks and Recreation Programs and Facilities Manager.  

**The expected hire date for this position is late June/early July**

Essential Job Functions

• Perform maintenance and preparatory work on county owned grounds and athletics fields to include mowing, dragging, and marking, mulching, and basic landscaping duties
• Conduct routine inspections of park facilities, playgrounds, athletic fields, trails, fences, dog parks, restrooms, and related amenities to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, vandalism, storm damage, or other concerns
• Perform minor repairs/improvements and maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance of park grounds and facilities, including restrooms, concession areas, pavilions, playgrounds, athletic fields, trails, trash receptacles, and pet waste stations. 
• Assist with trail maintenance, vegetation management, tree line trimming, debris removal, and upkeep of wooded recreational areas
• Assist with setup, breakdown, preparation, and support activities for County events, tournaments, programs, and community activities
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, blowers, trimmers, hand tools, power tools, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Provide responsive, high-quality service to other County employees and departments, representatives of outside agencies, and members of the public by providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner.  
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or response during inclement weather or emergency situations as needed for park operations or special events
• Perform related tasks as required.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of duties. The County reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: 

• Training, and/or experience that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed for Essential Job Functions. 
• Previous experience performing structural and grounds maintenance for public parks and recreational areas is highly desirable.
• Certifications/Licenses: Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license

Special Qualifications

• Acceptable driving record if in possession of valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods and techniques of landscaping and other athletic field maintenance
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques regarding structures, facilities, and fields
• Must be able to operate and maintain power tools and equipment
• Must be able to use hand tools for performing semi-skilled maintenance work for park structures and fields

Working Conditions and Disclaimer

This work requires frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending and twisting of neck, bending and twisting of waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, repetitive use of hands including simple and power grasping and fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and reaching above shoulder level.  Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally 70 pounds with assistance.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this position. 

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

General Acknowledgement: The employee is expected to comply with all County policies and procedures and to consistently demonstrate adherence through their conduct. As a representative of Orange County, the employee is also expected to serve as a role model by upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in accordance with these policies.

Orange County is an equal opportunity employer. Orange County does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.