Park Assistant

Under general supervision, will perform routine semi-skilled work in the area of park maintenance engaging in a variety of labor-intensive tasks. \*Hours Required for this position: 24-40 - Mowing, string trimming, and landscaping - Maintenance of athletic fields such as baseball, softball, football, and soccer - Light construction, general carpentry, and moving - Housekeeping, cleaning and general custodial work - Maintenance and cleaning of a large variety of park and maintenance equipment - Departmental Special Event and Tournament Support - Assisting with Roanoke County snow removal operations as needed - Candidate work schedule will vary depending on need and quantity of work. Schedules are determined weekly. - Candidate works varied days, shifts, weekends, holidays and is subject to on-call response if needed. - The position is directly supervised, assigned duties and scheduled for work by the Parks Crew Leader and Parks Maintenance Supervisor. - Other duties as assigned. **Education** Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent **Experience** Required: Some experience in the operation of motorized equipment and performance of general maintenance activities **Certifications/ Licenses** Required: Valid Virginia driver’s license with a good driving record **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** - General knowledge of the operation of pick-up trucks and trailers and motorized maintenance equipment and manual tools - General knowledge of traffic rules and regulations as related to the operation of maintenance vehicles - General knowledge in the use and care of common hand, electric and gas-powered tools. - Ability to maintain and repair a wide range of facilities and equipment, which may involve carpentry, painting, masonry repairs or other skills - Ability to perform 24 hour on-call responsibilities and work varied shifts as assigned - Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions. safety labels, and warnings - Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable work or weather conditions - Ability to understand and follow instructions relating to the safe usage of tools, chemicals, and other materials - Ability to organize and perform maintenance functions independently without work-site supervision - Ability to demonstrate mathematical aptitude to layout athletic fields. **Additional Requirements** Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.