Maintenance Worker I - Recreation and Parks

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Worker – Recreation and Parks

$48,000

(Onsite)

Closing Date: September 12, 2025

The City of Falls Church, VA is recruiting for a Maintenance Worker in the Recreation and Parks Department. This is full-time work with the Parks crew, including repairs to, painting of, and general cleaning of playground equipment and facilities, planning and completion of small construction projects in relation to all parks and facilities within the City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department.

Responsibilities:

• Installs amenities such as signs, grills, picnic tables, fence (chain link and split rail), basketball rims and nets, tennis poles, nets, etc.
• Performs tree maintenance duties. Operates chain saws.
• Remove snow from sidewalks with hand shovels and blowers.
• Occasionally performs routine custodial maintenance and repairs to park buildings and structures.
• Pick up ground litter, collect, and dispose of litter and trash.

Qualifications:

• Experience in maintenance work preferred, especially in the areas outlined above
• Able to work outdoors for extended periods under all weather conditions, to include extremely hot summer weather as well as perform snow and ice removal during winter
• Good driving record
• Satisfactory pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check

Special Requirements:

• Must report to work in and wear steel-toed safety shoes of an acceptable standard at all times on the job, effective first scheduled workday.
• Commercial Driver’s License (class B) or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire

Hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with ability to work weekends, holidays and special events.

Salary or Salary & Benefits: $48,000 annually plus a $200 safety shoe allowance. In addition, the City offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, pension plan, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending account, life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, credit union membership, free parking, and more. See for additional information.

Deadline and How to Apply:

This position closes on September 12, 2025. Applications received prior to that date will receive priority consideration. To apply, please complete the online application at and upload your cover letter and resume.

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace: The City of Falls Church is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the federal, state and/or local laws or regulations. Accommodations may be requested for applicants with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 703-248-5127. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

All City facilities are smoke free.