703-324-8700
TTY 711
Jai Cole,
Executive Director
Park Operations Jobs
Fairfax County is a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3)-certified organization.
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.
Park Operations Maintenance Worker
Salary: $16.50 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.
Location/Contact: (see below)
Now hiring for the 2023 season! 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. Be efficient in the order sites are visited and with the routes taken from site to site. Sites with high priority should be visited more frequently and be given greater attention. Inspect facilities each shift and document findings. Interacts with public to provide information about facilities and enforce the park rules.
Requirements: 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.
To Apply: Please send email and/or resume to the contacts at the various locations below:
Area 1 (Fairfax, McLean, Oakton, Vienna)
Area Manager: Olivier Anquetil
1927 Pimmit Dr
Falls Church, VA 22043
Olivier.Anquetil@fairfaxcounty.gov
Area 2 (Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads, Fairfax, North Springfield)
Area Manager: Amber Stramel
8116 Braddock Rd.
Annandale, VA 22003
Amber.Stramel@fairfaxcounty.gov
Area 3 (Alexandria, Franconia, Lorton, Springfield)
Area Manager: William Douglas
6901 South Kings Highway
Alexandria, VA 22310
William.Douglas3@fairfaxcounty.gov
Area 4 (Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Lorton, West Springfield)
Area Manager: Marcos Suarez
10401 Burke Lake Road
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Marcos.Suarez@fairfaxcounty.gov
Area 5 (Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax)
Area Manager: Walter Wesley
4501 Brookfield Corp. Dr.
Chantilly, VA. 20151
Walter.Wesley@fairfaxcounty.gov
Area 6 (Great Falls, Herndon, Reston)
Area Manager: Wayne Brissey
1410 Hunter Mill Rd.
Vienna, VA. 22182
Wayne.Brissey@fairfaxcounty.gov
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: Maintenance Worker ***Benefits Eligible***
Location: Area 2 at Wakefield Park, 8116 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Salary: Starting at $15.14 per hours. *Benefits eligible.
Overview: This position reports to Area 2 at Wakefield Park daily and is dispatched to work locations throughout the county. Under the supervision of the maintenance crew chief, participates in a variety of unskilled tasks asso-ciated with mowing and grounds/park maintenance. Duties will include, but are not limited to: trash removal, re-stroom cleaning, completing minor repairs to park facilities, playground equipment, picnic areas, walkways, trails, fencing, signs, dugouts, player benches, and other amenities. A valid motor vehicle driver's license is required. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
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: Send your resume to FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov.
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: Maintenance Worker – Forestry
Location: 4501 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Chantilly, Virginia.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm.
Salary: Starting at $15.30 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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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: Send 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-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: Part-time CDL Driver
Location: Fairfax County, Virginia.
Hours: This is a part-time position with a varying schedule.
Salary: $25.00 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:
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: Send 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-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: Maintenance Worker
Location: Area 5, 4501 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Chantilly, VA. 20151
Hours: Required weekend, evening, and holiday scheduling for tournaments. Starting in March to November consisting of 32 to 40 hours per week
Salary: Starting at $16.49 per hour, benefits eligible*
Overview: Participates in the work of an assigned Athletic Crew, under the direct supervision of the Crew chief. The Maintenance Worker participates in a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks relating to athletic fields, grounds maintenance and facility repairs. 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. Informs supervisor of condi-tions requiring special attention. Maintains tools and equipment in good working order. Performs related duties as required. Subject to tournament scheduling to include required weekend, evening, and holiday work. Positions are subject to transfer to other maintenance operation locations. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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: Send your resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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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