Facilities and Farm Assistant (Maintenance Worker)

Job Announcement

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position will work as a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Frying Pan Farm Park (FPFP) in Herndon, is a park where every day is different. FPFP is a 135-acre park, which includes a 1920s-1950s working farm, equestrian facilities, Visitor Center with museum, rental space, working antique carousel, wagon rides, nature trails, historic buildings, summer camps, and an on-site preschool. The facilities and farm assistant position at Frying Pan Farm Park is responsible for animal care, grounds upkeep, and facility maintenance, ensuring the smooth operation of the park. Working under the farm manager, this role involves performing a variety of tasks ranging from unskilled to skilled labor. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where maintaining park facilities and supporting community events is integral to its mission. The following are key responsibilities :

Animal Care & Crop Management & Maintenance Support :

• Feed, water, handle, and care for livestock. Assist with breeding and birthing and facility cleaning and repair.
• Assist with soil preparation, fertilizing, planting, harvesting, and storing crops. Grounds & Facility Maintenance :
• Perform landscaping duties, including mowing, string trimming, planting, seeding, pruning, and fertilizing.
• Conduct snow removal, fence repair, carpentry, painting, grading for drainage, tree trimming, and removal of downed trees.
• Remove litter and debris, and perform custodial work for restrooms, public facilities, office buildings, and stables.

Event & Rental Support :

Equipment Operation : This position requires experience operating hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment such as tractors, farm implements, water trailer, heavy-duty mowers, drags, chainsaws, weed-trimmers, blowers, edgers, and other landscaping and farm tools.

Leadership & Reporting :

Schedule & Emergency Services : This position requires a flexible schedule to cover day, and evening shifts and weekend as needed. Regular attendance is essential. As Emergency Services personnel, the employee may need to report to work during extreme weather or emergencies, including during unscheduled leave or administrative leave declarations. The position is located at 2709 West OX Road. Herndon VA 20171.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

Driver's license (required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to bend, twist, turn, stand, sit and stoop. Ability to climb on and off equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to operate grounds equipment. Ability to operate motor vehicle and trailer. Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time. Ability to traverse uneven ground. Ability to work in variable weather conditions while performing physical labor. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status 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. TTY . . EEO / AA / TTY.

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