Trades Worker II

Trades Worker II

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has multiple temporary vacancies available for a Trades Worker II position in the Park Service Area and Landscape area of the Arlington Parks and Natural Resources Division. This employee participates in park maintenance and driving a landscape watering truck within a specified geographic Neighborhood Service Area or at the direction of the area supervisor(s). This position works individually or with a team engaged in refuse collection, basic horticultural functions, street tree watering, park maintenance, and enhancement projects.

Specific duties include :

• Using hand and power tools to repair park equipment and perform general ground maintenance;
• Operating various county vehicles and equipment to include pick-up trucks, water trucks, back pack blowers, string trimmers and other 2 cycle equipment;
• Cleaning restrooms, picnic pavilions, charcoal grills, recycling and collecting trash; and
• Collecting refuse and hauling materials.

Minimum :

Desirable : Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following :

Special Requirements :

Driver's License : Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant's driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Background Check : A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following : criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Work Hours : Monday through Sunday from 6 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m. Weekend and Holiday hours are required weekly and will be scheduled on an as-needed basis. Weekend and Holiday hours are 6 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m. unless otherwise assigned by supervisor(s).

Working Conditions :

Physical Requirements :

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs.

This position is listed as "open continuous." Interested applicants are advised to submit their application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants referred on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered.

The application process will close when the position has been filled or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.