Montgomery County Parks & Recreations has an immediate need for a Full-Time Park Maintenance Worker. Routine responsibilities include preparation and maintenance of youth baseball and football fields; maintenance at Frog Pond pool, grounds maintenance including string trimming, digging, sweeping, and raking; visually inspecting parks and performing park/trail improvement projects; cleaning pavilions, picnic tables & barbeques; operating small equipment, picking up trash, litter & debris and cleaning restroom areas. Must be at least 18 to operate power equipment; experience in grounds and landscaping a plus. Must be able to read/write to interpret and apply hazard communications and other VOSH guidelines, work as part of a team, and possess the ability to follow directions and complete assignments efficiently. Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License; driving record screening and background checks required. Due to this position having safety-sensitive duties, successful alcohol and drug screening (including marijuana screening) is required.
Minimum starting salary: $35,593+ depending on prior experience and demonstrated skill level. Excellent benefits package (medical, dental and vision, life, retirement, wellness clinic, and much more). Customary hours of work M – F, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, but may vary based on park schedules, plus limited overtime if emergencies arise.
Applications must be received by Friday, February 14, 2025 to be considered. Interested candidates should apply online at http://www.montgomerycountyva.gov/hr. To request application assistance for disabilities, contact Human Resources at (540) 394-2007.
Montgomery County, VA is committed to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) organization, we are dedicated to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender/orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.