Park Authority

Position: Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Assistant
Location: Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA 20151
Status: E (Part-Time, maximum 1560 hours per year, eligible for health insurance benefits).
Hours:  20 to 30 hours/week; some weekend work required
Salary: $16.76 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

Sully Historic Site seeks part time buildings and grounds maintenance assistant. As an employee you will support the Maintenance Crew Chief with a variety of tasks. Building maintenance support includes sweeping, vacuuming and mopping public and office areas and minor repair tasks. Grounds maintenance support includes safely mowing, string trimming, and clearing paths and trails. The maintenance assistant will also provide event support. Tasks may include setting up and taking down tents, tables chairs, fencing, signs, and trash cans. Event support may also include parking cars and trash pickup.

To apply: Please email your resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Note: *Individuals in these positions are eligible for limited employee benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage, and participation in flexible spending programs, but are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay. This position cannot exceed 1,560 hours per calendar year.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov or visit us online.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.  

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.  

Position Title: Forestry Maintenance Worker 
Location: 4501 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Chantilly, Virginia. 
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm.
Salary: Starting at $20.50 per hour, *Benefits Eligible

Overview: The Forestry Maintenance Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tree maintenance; removes diseased, dead, or undesirable trees from parkland and other designated County-owned property. Duties include chipping brush, assist aerial lift operators and felling operations, and operate all forestry-related equipment.  Assist with all site safety requirements. Maintain and document all equipment including chainsaws, chippers, trucks, and aerial lifts. Saw chain sharpening, grease, and lube all equipment per manufacturer and/or supervisor instructions, keep all equipment clean and well-maintained.

Duties Include: 

• Crew support including, job site clean-up, brush chipping, chainsaw use.
• Compliance with industry safety standards (ANSI Z-133)
• Participation in weekly and scheduled safety meetings.
• Assists with general crew duties including shop, equipment, and tool maintenance.
• Active participation in training on the job and in house.
• Must be a team player, willing to learn and able to share in all required job duties.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• One year of experience in ground and building maintenance. 
• Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a G.E.D. issued by a state Department of Education.  
• Must be physically able to life 50 pounds.  
• Ability to spend extended periods of time standing, walking, and ability to traverse rough and uneven terrain to inspect remote park areas.  
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working in natural areas or parks, use of forestry equipment such as chainsaws, chippers and pruning tools.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

Note: *This position is scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. This position is eligible to receive limited benefits, including Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Program, and Deferred Compensation.

To apply: Click the green apply button at the top of the page. 

If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov or visit us online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/jobs-internship.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.  

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. 

Position Title: Forestry Maintenance Worker 
Location: 4501 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Chantilly, Virginia. 
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm.
Salary: Starting at $20.50 per hour 

Overview: The Forestry Maintenance Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tree maintenance; removes diseased, dead, or undesirable trees from parkland and other designated County-owned property. Duties include chipping brush, assist aerial lift operators and felling operations, and operate all forestry-related equipment.  Assist with all site safety requirements. Maintain and document all equipment including chainsaws, chippers, trucks, and aerial lifts. Saw chain sharpening, grease, and lube all equipment per manufacturer and/or supervisor instructions, keep all equipment clean and well-maintained.

Duties Include: 

• Crew support including, job site clean-up, brush chipping, chainsaw use.
• Compliance with industry safety standards (ANSI Z-133)
• Participation in weekly and scheduled safety meetings.
• Assists with general crew duties including shop, equipment, and tool maintenance.
• Active participation in training on the job and in house.
• Must be a team player, willing to learn and able to share in all required job duties.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• One year of experience in ground and building maintenance. 
• Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a G.E.D. issued by a state Department of Education.  
• Must be physically able to life 50 pounds.  
• Ability to spend extended periods of time standing, walking, and ability to traverse rough and uneven terrain to inspect remote park areas.  
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working in natural areas or parks, use of forestry equipment such as chainsaws, chippers and pruning tools.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

To apply: Click the green apply button at the top of the page. 

If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov or visit us online.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.  

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.  

Position Title: Area 2 Maintenance Worker
Location: Area 2 at Wakefield Park, 8116 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Could include weekends, as available. 
Salary: $20.50 per hour. *Benefits eligible.

Overview: This position reports to Area 2 at Wakefield Park daily and is dispatched to work locations throughout the county (vehicle provided). Under the supervision of the maintenance crew chief, participates in a variety of unskilled tasks associated with mowing and grounds/park maintenance. 

• Performs maintenance on park facilities e.g., athletic fields, sport courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, trails, restrooms, parking lots, signs, fencing, etc.
• Duties include mowing, snow removal, and other grounds maintenance tasks. 
• Performs trash removal, synthetic fields grooming, light construction, minor repairs, and painting of facilities as necessary. 
• Operates infield groomers, utility vehicles, mowers, and other equipment. Uses battery-operated equipment such as trimmer, blower, and chainsaw. 
• May be subject to tournament scheduling to include required weekend, evening, and holiday work. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Driver’s License (required).
• Ability to climb on and off equipment. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and traverse uneven terrain.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

Note: *This position is scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. This position is eligible to receive limited benefits, including: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Program, and Deferred Compensation.

To apply: Click the green apply button at the top of the page. 

If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov or visit us online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/jobs-internships.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.  

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. 

Position Title: Mobile Crew Maintenance Worker 
Location: Flatlick Shop at 4501 Brookfield Corporate Dr. Chantilly, VA 20151
Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. with a ½ hour for lunch. No overtime work anticipated. Workdays are flexible based on work demands and worker availability.
Salary: $20.50 per hour, no benefits.

Overview: Assists with Park Operations Mobile Crew in trail repairs and other outdoor amenity repairs.

• Crew support including: repairing storm damage, reinforcing bridge abutments and stream banks, replacing/upgrading culverts and installing stone trails and base work for asphalt trails. Asphalt paving of trails, roadways, and parking lots: raking, shoveling, tamping, and looping; use of gas-powered equipment such as: plate tamper, concrete saw, and jumping jack.
• Compliance with industry safety standards.
• Participation in scheduled safety meetings.
• Assists with general crew duties including shop, equipment and tool maintenance.
• Active participation in training on the job and in house.
• Must be a team player, willing to learn and able to share in all required job duties.

Qualifications: 

• Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a GED issued by a state Department of Education. 
• Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds. 
• Ability to spend extended periods of time standing, walking, stooping, and ability to traverse rough and uneven terrain. 
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions. 
• Motor vehicle operator’s license with good driving record. (Required)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• One year experience in grounds maintenance preferred but not a requirement. 
• Experience working with asphalt and stone materials.

Signing Bonus: 

• Eligible employees may qualify for $500 signing bonus.

Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay. 

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

To apply: Click the green apply button at the top of the page. 

If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov or visit us online.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.  

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.  

Position Title: Part-time CDL Driver 
Location: Fairfax County, Virginia. 
Hours: This is a part-time position with a varying schedule. 
Salary: $29.00 per hour. 

Overview: Drives Showmobile, a commercial class A towed mobile stage vehicle weighing more than 26,001 pounds, to the scheduled outdoor events throughout Fairfax County and surrounding jurisdictions. Ensures proper equipment is available and loaded on vehicles. Drives support vehicles as needed. Serves as equipment supervisor on site, responsible for set-up of mobile stage, equipment, monitoring operations, tear-down and transport to County facility. Provides reports, regularly monitors schedules and supervisor emails and responds to inquiries in a timely manner. Provides recommendations for equipment servicing and purchasing,

Duties Include: 

• Drives trucks and tows Showmobile to various events throughout the County and surrounding jurisdictions.  Arrives at warehouse on time for scheduled events. Conducts pre-trip safety inspection. Loads equipment from warehouse onto vehicles as needed prior to events. Purchases or arranges for ice and bottled water for onstage performers to be transported with Showmobile. Deploys mobile stage in accordance with SOPs and site directions.  Sets up stage, extensions, sound and light equipment, generators, tents, tables, chairs and displays as required for event.  Monitors Showmobile throughout event. Collects equipment and returns vehicles and equipment to storage area following events. Fuels vehicles and equipment as needed following SOPs.
• Performs routine safety inspection on Showmobile and vehicles prior to each event. Coordinates periodic preventive vehicle maintenance such as checking of fluid levels and tire pressure. Completes first line maintenance repairs on vehicles and a variety of support equipment, including oil changes, checking fluid, filters, troubleshooting, belts, fuses, leaks, jump starting, and fueling. Compiles detailed report of in-operable equipment or safety concerns and provides to Showmobile Coordinator. Makes recommendations on servicing and purchasing new equipment. Schedules and conveys vehicles to annual safety and emission inspections. Transports vehicles to County maintenance facilities for repairs and maintenance as needed.  Provides routine maintenance for support equipment, including generators. Maintains and uses County-issued cell phone according to policy.
• Monitors and responds to supervisor emails and telephone calls in a timely manner.  Tracks and submits hours worked to Showmobile Coordinator. Submits receipts for approved purchases according to policy.  Complies with required testing and standards for CDL drivers, maintains current status. Submits incident reports, accident reports, and damage reports as required. Monitors event calendar for changes.  
• Directs work of Showmobile Workers on event site. Coordinates with Showmobile Coordinator for weather cancellations or delay decisions. Serves as on-site liaison with performing groups and rental organizations.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Ability to lift and move items in excess of 50 pounds, such as chairs, tables, sound equipment, generators, portable stage and lighting equipment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• DRIVERS LICENSE
• CDL CLASS A

To apply: Please email your resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay. 

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov or visit us online.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.  

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.  

Position: Maintenance Worker 
Salary: $20.50 per hour, no benefits
Hours: Weekend and holiday work starting in mid-March and ending in mid-November consisting of 16-24 hours per week. Could include weekday work, as available. 
Location: Area 1 maintenance shop, 1929 Pimmit Drive, Falls Church VA

Overview: This position reports to Area 2, and is dispatched to work locations throughout Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads, Fairfax, and North Springfield. (vehicle provided)

• Responsible for keeping park property including but not limited to athletic fields, grounds, and picnic rental shelter clean and safe for patrons. 
• Collecting trash from receptacles and or grounds then transporting for disposal, inspecting restrooms and other facilities.
• Inspect facilities each shift and document findings. Interacts with public to provide information about facilities and enforce the park rules.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Driver’s License (required).
• Ability to climb on and off equipment. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and traverse uneven terrain.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Signing Bonus: 

• Eligible employees may qualify for $500 signing bonus.

Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay. 

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

To apply: Click the green apply button at the top of the page. 

If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov or visit us online.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.  

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.  

Position: Maintenance Worker 
Salary: $20.50 per hour, no benefits
Hours: Weekend and holiday work starting in mid-March and ending in mid-November consisting of 16-24 hours per week. Could include weekday work, as available. 
Location: Area 4 maintenance shop, 10401 Burke Lake Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Overview: This position reports to Area 2, and is dispatched to work locations throughout Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads, Fairfax, and North Springfield. (vehicle provided)

• Responsible for keeping park property including but not limited to athletic fields, grounds, and picnic rental shelter clean and safe for patrons. 
• Collecting trash from receptacles and or grounds then transporting for disposal, inspecting restrooms and other facilities.
• Inspect facilities each shift and document findings. Interacts with public to provide information about facilities and enforce the park rules.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Driver’s License (required).
• Ability to climb on and off equipment. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and traverse uneven terrain.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Signing Bonus: 

• Eligible employees may qualify for $500 signing bonus.

Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay. 

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

To apply: Click the green apply button at the top of the page. 

If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov or visit us online.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.  

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.  

Position: Maintenance Worker 
Salary: $20.50 per hour, no benefits
Hours: Weekend and holiday work starting in mid-March and ending in mid-November consisting of 16-24 hours per week. Could include weekday work, as available. 
Location: Area 2 maintenance shop, 8116 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 22003.

Overview: This position reports to Area 2, and is dispatched to work locations throughout Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads, Fairfax, and North Springfield. (vehicle provided)

• Responsible for keeping park property including but not limited to athletic fields, grounds, and picnic rental shelter clean and safe for patrons. 
• Collecting trash from receptacles and or grounds then transporting for disposal, inspecting restrooms and other facilities.
• Inspect facilities each shift and document findings. Interacts with public to provide information about facilities and enforce the park rules.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Driver’s License (required).
• Ability to climb on and off equipment. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and traverse uneven terrain.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Signing Bonus: 

• Eligible employees may qualify for $500 signing bonus.

Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay. 

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

To apply: Click the green apply button at the top of the page. 

If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov or visit us online.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.  

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.