Seasonal Trail Worker
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
The Seasonal Trail Worker performs maintenance on County trails and routinely patrols County park trails and performs responsible semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of trails.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs routine trail maintenance thru pruning, mowing, clearing, etc.;
- Clearing down trees from County trails after storms;
- Routinely monitors County park trails to identify maintenance/safety issues;
- Operates power equipment and a variety of hand tools;
- Provides information and assistance to park users and seeks voluntary compliance with park rules and regulations;
- Collect suggestions and recommendations from trail users;
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment; some knowledge of traffic laws and regulations; some knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in equipment operation; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods occasionally under unfavorable weather conditions. Some experience in the operation of automotive equipment and the performance of manual labor; must possess a valid Virginia driver's permit.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:
Work frequently requires strenuous physical tasks, including bending, stooping, lifting and carrying items weighing 20 to 50 pounds. Employee is frequently exposed to driving and sitting in a vehicle for extended periods of time; operation of mowing equipment both riding and walking over rough terrain; regular walking, biking and all-terrain vehicle operation over difficult terrain; requires working outside in adverse weather; flexible hours including weekends and holidays as needed; regular contact with park employees and volunteers; frequent contact with the public.
SALARY: $15 hour
LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: Seasonal hours vary
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Open until filled
APPLY: On-line at www.albemarle.org/jobs
County of Albemarle
Human Resources Department
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-5827 2/1/2020 |