Grounds Maintenance Crew Lead

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and has experience overseeing grounds maintenance activities? Prince William County Public Works, Solid Waste Division is seeking to hire a full-time Grounds Maintenance Crew Lead to work with a team of employees responsible for over 400 acres of grounds at the County Landfill including maintenance of erosion and sediment controls, mowing and clearing, litter collection, and sweeping. This role offers more than just a job – it's a chance to serve the community and make a positive impact on the environment. Prince William County offers excellent benefits, including paid vacation and sick leave, medical and dental insurance, and retirement plans.

About This Role:

The Grounds Maintenance Crew Lead is assigned to the County Landfill and works primarily in the field under the supervision of the Litter Crew Supervisor or Assistant Superintendent for Operations. This is a working Crew Lead position that plans, oversees, and inspects work, as well as works along with other employees performing general grounds maintenance and litter collection at the County’s solid waste facilities. The work requires sound and ethical judgment and the ability to read, understand, explain, and conform to laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.

The primary functions of this role include:

• Oversee and work with a team of employees performing grounds maintenance, litter collection, and other strenuous physical labor in all weather conditions at the County’s solid waste facilities;
• Plan, prioritize, and assign work; provide clear direction to team members; inspect work efforts; and ensure all rules, policies, and operating procedures are followed at all times;
• Promote safety by conducting safety meetings and ensuring safe work practices, including use of personal protective equipment;
• Document work efforts accurately and timely, including daily logs, reports, and vehicle inspections;
• Mentor and train new hires, ensuring their understanding of all applicable policies and standard operating procedures;
• Safely and properly operate and maintain vehicles, trailers, hand tools, power tools, and equipment;
• Engage customers and coworkers respectfully and courteously and maintain composure and tact when faced with difficult people or situations; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 2 years of full-time grounds maintenance experience is required.

Preferences:

• The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a minimum of three (3) years of full-time work experience performing outdoor grounds maintenance activities along with supervisory or crew lead experience.
• Minimum 2 years of full-time supervisory or crew lead experience is preferred.
• At least 1 year of work experience dealing directly with the public in a customer service setting is preferred.
• Effective written and spoken standard English communication skills, including the ability to present clear direction and prepare written reports and documents, are preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel is preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Driving Requirement: Having and maintaining a valid driver’s license is a requirement of the position. This job also requires driving a County vehicle.
• Essential Service Requirement: This position is an essential employee. Responding to emergencies, inclement weather, and other issues that may impact facility operations before or after regular working hours, including holidays and weekends, is required.
• Personal Protective Equipment Requirement: This job is a safety-sensitive position that requires wearing personal protective equipment, which may include but is not limited to safety shoes, safety vest, and hard hat.
• Physical Requirement: This is a physically strenuous job classed as Heavy Work, which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The ability to walk long distances, three or more miles per day, in inclement weather and over rough terrain is required. The job also requires manual dexterity, standing, bending, climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, balancing, pulling, pushing, reaching, and lifting up to 100 pounds. The work may require repetitive motion and prolonged crouching, standing, or walking. The work is generally performed in both inside and outside environments and may be exposed to vibrations, intense noises, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, gases, inadequate lighting, and poor ventilation. The ability to safely work in inclement weather and around vehicular traffic, heavy equipment, plants, insects, and animals is required.
• Pre-employment Requirement: Successfully passing a background check and pre-employment physical examination is a condition of employment for this position.

Work Schedule:

• The typical work schedule for this position is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Working some Saturdays and holidays may be required. Shift days and hours are subject to change based on business needs. This position is considered to be essential. Working outside of regularly scheduled hours with little or no notice may be required in the event of inclement weather or a department or County emergency.
• Working overtime and some holidays and weekends may be required depending on assigned shifts, staffing levels, and workload. Employees are eligible for overtime pay and holiday pay.

Starting Salary Range

$25.44 to $36.98 hourly

Prince William County also offers great benefits, including:

1. Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
2. 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
3. Paid Annual Leave
4. Paid Personal Leave
5. Paid Sick Leave
6. Paid Holidays
7. Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
8. Optional Group Life Insurance
9. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
10. Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information on PSLF, please click here: PSLF.

NOTE:

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.