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NOVA Parks

Shooting Center Maintenance

NOVA Parks, Centreville, Virginia, United States, 22020

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Shooting Center Maintenance performs a variety of manual labor jobs with varying degree of skill needed to assist with the maintenance of park grounds, equipment, and facilities. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires mandatory pre-employment drug screening. Hours are Wed-Fri 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sat-Sun & holidays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is part time, up to 40 hours per week, with health benefits offered. Pay Rate: $16.00 hourly Major Duties/Specific Tasks

* Daily cleaning of office/pro shop building. Includes all bathrooms, archery room, hallways, stairs, pro shop area, office and surrounding sidewalks, ramps and decks. * Mow grass using a variety of equipment which may include push mowers, tractors and/or specialized lawn equipment. * Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching edging and raking. * Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, mowers, backpack blowers, edgers, and line trimmers. * Load, maintain and repair target machines. * Establish plant beds, plant flowers, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, and maintain planted areas. * Pick up litter and debris. * Perform facility maintenance such as repairing and staining picnic tables, installing and repairing fences, replacing light bulbs, and preparing for special events. * Assist with repair and/or maintenance of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. * Operate park vehicles which may include pickup trucks, fork lifts, Gator Vehicles, dump trucks and golf carts. * Clean & organize maintenance area. * Clean restroom and picnic shelters. * Assist with routine maintenance/repair of equipment to include changing oil, oil filters, replacing worn parts, and making minor mechanical adjustments. * Sharpen or replace worn blades on mowers; replace string on line trimmers; sharpen or replace worn chain saw chains. * Prepare and load equipment & tools for use and/or to transport. * Run errands to retrieve and/or deliver parts, etc. * Perform manual labor and related work as required. * Assist with public relations by handling visitor inquiries, and providing information and assistance. * Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training. * Report unsafe conditions to the Park Manager or Supervisor on Duty. * Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Park Maintenance Supervisor or Supervisor on Duty.

Minimum Qualifications

* Must be age 18 or over. * High school diploma with minimum of one year experience in maintenance work, or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience. * Ability to operate small engine equipment properly and safely. * Ability to operate a variety of vehicles with standard transmissions. * Mechanical aptitude with ability to make minor repairs on equipment. * Knowledge of maintenance procedures and equipment. * Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public. * Ability to learn the operation of the facility. * Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. * Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. * Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays. * Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. * Possession of or ability to obtain valid driver's license, must maintain safe driving record. * Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.

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