Maintenance & Waterpark Technician

The Maintenance & Waterpark Technician is responsible for performing a variety of skilled jobs and assisting with the execution of a maintenance management plan for a public park and waterpark facility. Duties include supervising full-time, part time/seasonal employees, troubleshooting and repair of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs/projects; maintenance of park grounds and equipment, and record keeping. Work is performed under the supervision of the Waterpark Manager.

Hiring Salary Range: $45,862.52 - $55,217.16

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (with illustrative examples of work)

Maintain park and waterpark grounds:

• Establish and implement grounds and landscape maintenance schedule.
• Cut dead and/or damaged trees and saw up logs and limbs using chain saws.
• Mow grass using variety of mowing equipment including tractors, push mowers and string trimmers.
• Pick up ground litter and collect and dispose of litter and trash.
• Plant and maintain trees/shrubs and planted beds.

Maintain park and waterpark facilities:

• Make carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Assist with building/repair of various structures, including carpentry projects.
• Assist with electrical systems inspections and repairs.
• Apply paint/stain in both exterior and interior sites.
• Clean picnic shelters and other buildings as needed, clean restrooms and shower houses.

Maintain park and waterpark equipment:

• Sharpen chain saws and mower blades, fuel equipment, and otherwise prepare equipment and tools for use.
• Make minor repairs and perform routine maintenance on small engine equipment.
• Assist with maintenance/repair of vehicles and tractors.
• Assist with repairs of plumbing fixtures and pipes.
• Assist with maintenance of waterpark systems to include wave generators, pumps, motors, chlorinators, etc.
• Maintain batting cage equipment.
• Document and track maintenance activities and equipment through maintenance software.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and take down of the park's seasonal light show and ice-skating operations.

Perform miscellaneous maintenance tasks:

• Clean, organize storage areas and maintenance shop, and dispose of debris and perform other maintenance shop housekeeping duties.
• Set up and take down tents and assist with other jobs associated with special projects in other parks.
• Supervise full-time and part-time/seasonal employees and/or volunteers.
• Run errands to deliver or pick up materials.
• Complete maintenance logs and other clerical work associated with maintenance.
• Select and purchase needed materials.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (minimum)

Education: Graduation from high school, apprentice level training preferred.

Physical: Manual work with strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions in outdoor and maintenance shop settings. Will perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions, lift and move items equal to or greater than 80 pounds, climb ladders, use various hand tools, and operate various mechanical equipment.

Experience: Three years of experience in park maintenance work, (one year apprentice level training preferred) with mechanical aptitude or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience which provides:

• Working knowledge of the methods and materials used in maintenance of park grounds, facilities, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems and other utility systems with ability to make minor repairs and provide routine servicing.
• Working knowledge of small engine equipment with ability to perform routine maintenance and make minor repairs.
• Working knowledge of the safe and proper use of park maintenance equipment and tools.
• Ability to supervise part-time/seasonal maintenance staff.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain driver's license with safe driving record.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Certified Pool Operators (CPO) license.
• Availability for call in emergency situations and to work additional hours during peak operating season including shift work and weekends.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Duties and responsibilities are designed to be the essential elements of the job. They do not preclude the performance of related, or even unrelated, jobs which may be necessary to properly and efficiently complete all work assignments. NOVA Parks reserves the right to amend job specifications to meet current needs.

Benefits: This position is a benefit eligible position. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement plan, and more.

Testing: The Maintenance & Waterpark Technician position is classified as a safety sensitive position. Candidates for full-time, safety sensitive positions must submit to a pre-employment drug screening and achieve a negative result as a condition of employment.

It is the policy of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-352-5900 and ask for Human Resources for assistance or email HR@nvrpa.org.

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