Description

Are you seeking employment that allows you the opportunity to make a visible impact in the local community each day you come to work? If so, apply to become a Technician I - Park Facility Maintenance with the City of Harrisonburg's Parks and Recreation Department!
The Parks and Recreation Department Technician I - Park Facility Maintenance is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $16.27 - $18.71 per hour (equivalent to $33,841 - $38,916 annually). Applicants who cannot meet the qualifications for the Technician I level may be considered for another level within the department at an annual rate commensurate with applicant qualifications.
Preferred Hiring Ranges:

Journeyman: $18.96 - $20.39 per hour (equivalent to $39,436 - $42,411 annually)

Technician I: $19.85 - $21.84 per hour (equivalent to $41,288 - $45,427 annually)

• Perform carpentry tasks in the repair, remodel, and/or replacement of park structures;
• Hang, replace, or repair walls, cabinets, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, and more;
• Paint interior and exterior of park buildings and facilities;
• Clean park facilities, including sanitizing bathrooms, performing minor plumbing maintenance, mopping, stripping, and waxing floors, dusting furniture, doors, and windows, and emptying trash cans;
• Maintain playground equipment, tennis courts, and enclosures, including placing mulch around playground equipment and installing new playground equipment;
• Make inspections to determine the condition of parks and other areas as to their need for maintenance care;
• Perform proper handling, spill prevention/response, and cleanup procedures for fuels and other pollutants to minimize entry into stormwater system;
• Perform detailed vehicle/equipment pre-trip inspections and clean personal items/trash from vehicle after use;
• Assist with snow and ice removal;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements for the Technician I Level:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:
  • High school diploma or GED; and
  • Moderate (1-3 years) experience in the performance of general maintenance, groundskeeping, or parks maintenance work.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B with air brakes. (Applicants without a CDL will be considered for the Journeyman level within the department and will be required to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire date. Paid, on-the-job training will be provided.)
• Trade certifications and coursework in maintenance, horticulture, forestry, or related fields preferred but not required.
• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Alcohol and drug testing as required by the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA);
• FMCSA Clearinghouse Query;
• DMV record review;
• Job-specific physical; and
• Criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 06/25/2024)

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Leave
• 15.5 paid holidays
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Virginia Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare
• Employee Assistance Program