What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker I - Streets and Grounds position at Town of Leesburg (VA)?
Do you want to apply your expertise for a cause you can feel good about? Do you want to work for an organization that wants you to grow with it and offers tuition reimbursement, certification training, and a chance to learn about multiple industries? Come work for the Town of Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century! Located 35 miles west of the nation's capital in the heart of DC's Wine Country, you'll enjoy a vibrant and authentic community with "big city" amenities. The Town of Leesburg strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees. Benefits include membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, enrollment into the Virginia Retirement System, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.
Who We're Looking For
If you identify with the following descriptions, then you may be perfect for the Town of Leesburg:
- Creative problem solver
- Proactive self-starter
- Life-long learner
- Strong team player
- Passionate about excellent customer service
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Effective communicator
- Desire to impart knowledge to others
- "Early adopter" of new technologies
What You'll Be Doing
This position involves responsible skilled and semiskilled maintenance work in the Department of Public Works– Streets Division that can include performing maintenance and repair activities on Town streets, parks and grounds. Work also includes assisting with special community events. Work requires working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
For more detailed job descriptions, please visit the Town's Job Descriptions page.- HS/GED.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience performing a variety of skilled trades and/or maintenance work.
- Basic knowledge of landscaping tools, equipment and construction skills.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class B or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
- Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
- Minimum of two (2) years of specific road maintenance experience including repair and snow removal; experienced with the use of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
- Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class A with Tanker and Air Brakes.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Positions will be filled closer to the minimum of the pay range (dependent on experience and qualifications).
Employee Benefits
The Town offers competitive compensation, affordable health insurance coverage, participation in the Virginia Retirement System, an optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution, flexible spending accounts, voluntary benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, an optional payroll Roth IRA, and generous paid time off. For more information on the Town's robust benefits package, please visit the Town's Employee Benefits page.
EOE/ADA
Salary : $52,540 - $114,493