Waterpark Crew Leader

The Crew Leader is responsible for supervising and working with park maintenance workers in the performance of fundamental and specialized tasks in maintaining park grounds, waterpark, buildings, structures, and equipment. Work assignments and supervision are provided by the Park Manager and Maintenance & Waterpark Technician. Annual performance goals will be set for the Crew Leader.

Hiring Salary Range: $43,678.59 - $50,203.12

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (with illustrative examples of work)

Perform Facility Maintenance:

• Inspect multiple park facilities for possible improvements, needed repairs, general upkeep and/or hazards.
• Troubleshoot, coordinate and/or conduct minor to extensive repairs of facility electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problems.
• Troubleshoot, coordinate and/or conduct minor carpentry repairs/projects.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Apply paint/stain in both exterior and interior sites.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of ice rink.
• Inspect playground equipment and assist with repairs.
• Maintain records of facility maintenance.
• Clean picnic shelters and other buildings as needed, clean restrooms and shower houses.

Oversee/Perform Grounds Maintenance:

• Implement grounds and landscape maintenance tasks.
• Cut dead and/or damaged trees.
• Mow grass using a variety of mowing equipment including tractors, mowers, and string trimmers.
• Coordinate the work assignments of part-time employees in the maintenance of multiple park facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Inspect park grounds for needed improvements, general upkeep, and /or hazards.
• Coordinate and lead part-time maintenance employees on special park development projects.
• Implement seeding, fertilizing, and mowing schedules for all lawns and other grassy areas.
• Implement bed preparation, planting, pruning, weeding, and mulching of landscape plants and gardens.
• Pick up ground litter and collect and dispose of litter and trash.
• Ensure parking lot cleanliness and maintenance.

Oversee/Perform Equipment Maintenance:

• Perform basic vehicle and equipment servicing and maintenance.
• Operate various types of maintenance equipment.
• Maintain records of equipment/vehicle service
• Maintain equipment part inventories.
• Assist with maintenance of waterpark systems to include wave generators, pumps, motors, chlorinators, etc.
• Maintain batting cage equipment.
• Maintain ice rink equipment.

Perform Miscellaneous Maintenance Tasks:

• Clean, organize storage areas and maintenance shop and dispose of debris and perform other maintenance shop housekeeping duties.
• Supervise part-time/seasonal employees and/or volunteers.
• Run errands to deliver or pick up materials.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (minimum)

Education: Graduation from high school.

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; and 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: Two years' experience in park maintenance work, 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 maintenance staff.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain driver's license with safe driving record.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain commercial pesticide applicator certification.
• 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 Crew Leader 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.

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