Community Enhancement Coordinator

This is skilled landscaping, site restoration, and maintenance work. 

Work involves performance of a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, landscaping, and upkeep of city spaces, city parks, and city trails.  Work includes the operation of a wide variety of more complex motorized equipment.  The work of this class involves tasks of more than ordinary difficulty requiring special knowledge or on-the-job training. General supervision is received from a supervisor who assigns and reviews work.

Lead contracted employees, temporary employees, and volunteers in the repair and maintenance of city trails, parks, and open spaces, as directed by the Park Managers and Parks Supervisor.  

Work with the Encampment Task Force to locate reported encampments, engage with occupants, and coordinate encampment removal.   This work will require coordination with Human Services, Police, Fire, and the County Outreach Team.

Coordinate work for the City Jobs workforce development crew with the Park Managers and Parks Supervisor.    

Maintain and improve park facilities including parks, pavilions, trails, courts, athletic fields, splash pad, and other park facilities.

Conduct trash and litter removal at parks, trails, and open space sites.

Complete special requests including moving furniture, staging for events, and other tasks as assigned.

Work special events, including setting up and tearing down tents, tables, signage, and AV equipment in addition to assisting in event operation.

Maintain and improve athletic fields and facilities, including but not limited to mowing, landscaping, repairs, and maintenance.

Maintain and improve trails within the City.  This may include pruning, litter removal, campsite abatement, and hazard mitigation.

Maintain park equipment and facilities in good condition.  

Prepare for emergencies including snow events, hurricanes, flooding, wind damage, and earthquakes.

May be required to perform snow and leaf removal duties.

Support all other departments to solve problems and issues with facilities.

Operate a variety of trucks and other motorized equipment.

Perform a variety of journey-level trades’ work such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, and others.

May be required to work overtime to assist with additional park maintenance and special event needs throughout the year.

Must be able to work mandatory overtime for Fourth of July and Fall Festival special events.

Must be able to work mandatory overtime for snow removal functions as needed.

Perform related work as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent. 

Requires 2 years of experience in park maintenance, landscaping, or closely related experience. 

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in landscaping, park maintenance, and events.

Knowledge of the safe and correct use of hand and power tools and equipment common to the work.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.

Ability to perform skilled construction and maintenance work. 

Ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to follow City safety regulations.

Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment required by the work.

Additional Desirable Qualification:

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or the ability to obtain one.

Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certificate or the ability to obtain one.

Certified Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) Certificate or the ability to obtain one.

Virginia Pesticide Applicators Certificate or the ability to obtain one.

Confined Space, CPR, and First Aid Certifications.

Virginia Certified Fertilizer Applicator Certification or the ability to obtain one.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Requires a Class D Driver’s License valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and good driving record.

Salary : $46,096 - $73,623