Introduction
Do you have experience with the maintenance of turf, athletic fields, landscape, and parks? Do you enjoy working outside no matter the weather? Can you work independently? Do you enjoy working with a team to provide a safe and beautiful park/grounds environment? Then we encourage you to apply for this Maintenance and Operations Technician Position.
The Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation has a full-time opportunity for a Grounds Technician. Full-time positions receive a great benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a comprehensive retirement plan, both vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 4 personal leave days annually. Full-time positions with Prince William County Government also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Learn more at Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.
Who Are We?
Parks and Recreation (DPR) is a Department of Prince William County. We provide a broad range of recreation and leisure services and amenities to meet the changing needs of the County's growing and diverse population. The Department manages more than 4,000 acres of parkland and recreational facilities, including more than 50 parks, two water parks, two fitness & aquatic centers, two community centers, four outdoor pools, three 18-hole golf courses, two marinas, and nearly 200 athletic fields.
About This Role
As a Grounds Maintenance Skilled Worker, you'll play an essential role in maintaining County parks, buildings, schools, athletic fields, and other public amenities that serve the community. This position performs a variety of skilled grounds-maintenance duties, including turf care, athletic field maintenance, landscape maintenance, and park amenity upkeep. You'll use specialized equipment, tools, and techniques to maintain high-quality grounds while adapting to changing conditions and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys physical work as much as operating equipment. You'll perform tasks such as mowing, trimming, aerating, seeding, sodding, edging, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems, preparing and lining athletic fields, grooming artificial turf, constructing pitching mounds, and installing field equipment. Working under general supervision, you'll be expected to apply established procedures, exercise sound judgment, provide feedback to supervisors on site conditions, and contribute both independently and as part of a collaborative team to ensure County facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for the public.
Minimum Requirements
8th-grade education and 1 year of Maintenance and Operations experience.
Preferences: THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Experience with the maintenance of turf, athletic fields, landscape, and parks.
- Experience working and interacting with and around customers – both internal and external to an agency/organization.
- Experience working outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
- Experience working a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Special Requirements
- Fertilizer Applicator certification
- Registered Technician Pesticide Applicator certification
- Requires the passing of a pre-employment physical examination
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- May be required to respond to emergencies after normal working hours, as needed
Work Schedule
This is a 7-day per week operation. Typical workday is 7.5 hours, Monday-Friday, with some rotating weekend requirements. The schedule is generally 7 am-3 pm with slight variations for start and stop times.
Hiring Salary Range: $26.63-$31.33
We Also Offer Great Benefits, Including
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
- Optional Group Life Insurance
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Opportunities
Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information on PSLF, please click here: PSLF.
NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's business needs. To view the class description in its entirety, click
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Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees
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Prince William County Benefit Programs
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By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1) Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2) My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the Prince William County application; 3) Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4) If selected, my employment dates will be verified for the past three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.
- Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
- No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.
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This position requires an 8th-grade education. Please select the highest level of education that you have completed.
- Some college or higher
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some or all of 9th - 11th grade
- Completion of 8th grade
- None of the above
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This position requires 1 year of maintenance and operations experience. Please quantify your experience level.
- 4 or more years
- 2 - 3 years
- 1 year
- Less than 1 year
- No experience
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Do you have a Registered Technician Certification for pesticide applications?
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Do you have a Fertilizer Applicator Certification for fertilizer applications?
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What types of equipment do you have experience operating? Please check all that apply.
- Zero Turn Mower
- Multiple Deck Mower
- Loaders
- Truck & Trailer Combinations
- Tractors with Attachments
- Dump Trucks
- Transit
- Infield Grooming Equipment
- None of the above
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Which turf and landscape maintenance practices do you have experience in performing? Please check all that apply.
- Aerating
- Seeding
- Fertilizing
- Sodding
- Pesticide Applications
- Irrigation System Repair
- Pruning
- Planting and Installation
- None of the above
08
Which types of athletic fields do you have experience in performing layout and lining? Please check all that apply.
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Football
- Girls Lacrosse/ Boys Lacrosse
- None of the above
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What is your level of experience working and interacting with customers, both internal and external to an agency or organization?
- Extensive experience (10 or more years)
- Advanced experience (6–9 years)
- Intermediate experience (3–5 years)
- Basic experience (1–2 years)
- Limited experience (less than 1 year)
- No experience
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What is your level of experience working outdoors and in adverse weather conditions?
- Extensive experience (10 or more years)
- Advanced experience (6–9 years)
- Intermediate experience (3–5 years)
- Basic experience (1–2 years)
- Limited experience (less than 1 year)
- No experience
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The entry pay range for this position is $26.63-$31.33. Would you be willing to accept an offer within this range?
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This position does have a varied schedule and would require working weekends and holidays. Would you be willing to be flexible in scheduling?
