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The Park Operations Division (POD) is a Fairfax County Government organization that provides maintenance services to parks throughout the county. Employees in POD are employed by the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) and are held to the highest standard of performance. The FCPA was awarded the 2019 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration.
The POD has many vacant positions for positive, energetic, motivated and friendly people. Minimum requirements for all appointees are as follows: Valid driver’s license. Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and work outdoors in variable weather conditions performing physical labor. Ability to traverse uneven ground. Ability to bend, twist, turn, stand, sit and stoop. Ability to operate motor vehicle. Ability to operate grounds equipment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. All appointees must successfully complete the background investigation prior to employment.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Necessary Special Requirements:
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: 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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Necessary Special Requirements:
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: 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.
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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:
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 6 maintenance shop, 1410 Hunter Mill Rd, Vienna, VA. 22182
Overview: This position reports to Area 6, and is dispatched to work locations throughout Great Falls, Herndon, and Reston. (vehicle provided)
Minimum Qualifications:
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:
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: 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:
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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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:
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: Turf Crew Maintenance Worker
Salary: $20.50 per hour, no benefits
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30 pm. Hours could be dependent on weather. Could possibly work full 40 hour week but not to exceed 900 hours per calendar year.
Location: Turf Crew Maintenance Shop, 8116 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003
Overview: This position reports to Turf shop and is dispatched to work locations throughout the county. (vehicle provided) Under the supervision of the Park Specialist, participates in a variety of tasks associated with turf maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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:
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)
Minimum Qualifications:
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:
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: Administrative Assistant II
Location: 4030 Hummer Rd, Annandale, VA 22003
Hours: Monday - Friday; 9am to 2:00pm
Salary: Starting at $19.05 per hour
Overview: Under supervision and with guidance and/or specific instruction, responsible for a variety of technical and clerical functions as the operation’s initial point of contact; performs administrative tasks in support of an Area Park Management shop. Responsible for end product of work and independent application of knowledge of stand-ard office methods and procedures to perform assignments involving a variety of detailed operations in a related sequence or series.
Duties Include:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
To apply: Please email your resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov
Necessary Special Requirements:
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 assis-tance. 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 5 Maintenance Worker
Location: Area 5 maintenance shop at Flatlick Park, 4501 Brookfield Corp. Dr. Chantilly, VA. 20151
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. May include weekends.
Salary: Starting at $20.50 per hour. *Benefits eligible.
Overview: This position reports to Area 5 at Flatlick 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Necessary Special Requirements:
To apply: Please submit the form linked at the top of this page.
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:
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.
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