Temporary Trail Crew Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $48,048.00 - $68,952.00 Annually
Location : 1209 Admiral Street, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 30M00000195
Department: Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description
The anticipated hiring range is $48,048 - 50,686.
The Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Maintenance Technician, Senior. This job class maintains and makes repairs for the City of Richmond's parks, trails, cemeteries, and facilities through the performance of skilled labor and technical work.
Incumbents will serve as lead over an assigned work crew and provide training to entry level and/or seasonal and temporary staff. Work may include assessing and identifying repair needs and recommending action; providing maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and parts; operating assigned light and heavy equipment, machinery, or shop equipment; maintaining records and inventory; recommending equipment and supply purchases; maintaining cleanliness of work areas, tools and equipment; ensuring safe use of hazardous materials and chemicals; adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
Duties include but are not limited to

• Operating heavy equipment, power and hand tools
• Park maintenance including mowing, weed eating, table, bench & shelter repairs & maintenance, ball field maintenance, snow removal, fence repair & installation, and general landscaping, trail construction and maintenance, volunteer coordination, tree & shrub care, rigging, truck and trailer hauling, trash, litter, debris and recycling removal, and basic carpentry
• Facilities maintenance including cleaning, repairs, and painting
• Determining repairs necessary on faulty equipment and making repairs as needed or notifying proper maintenance personnel to handle repairs
• Assisting maintenance personnel in other classifications, such as plumbers and electricians, in performing their duties
• Preparing and presenting reports, maintaining work order logs
• Provide park guest with friendly & professional customer service, useful information and recommendations for safe park and facility usage
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate technical information and requirements in a clear, accurate and understandable manner
• Ability to recognize conditions that may jeopardize personal safety
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to supervise and evaluate staff
• Experience using Microsoft Office to include Excel, Outlook and Word
• Demonstrated skill in timely, accurate and excellent record keeping
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize tasks and find creative solutions
• Basic familiarity with City of Richmond Parks and Facilities

Minimum Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 18 years old
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Preferred Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Three (3) or more years work experience in parks and/or community facilities
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to acquire within 90 days of hiring
• Certified Playground Inspector or ability to acquire within 90 days of hiring
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience with community/volunteer engagement

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift; and occasionally stoop, crawl, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's/Advance degree
• None of the above

04
Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification?

• Yes
• No

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List any other related current professional certifications or licenses you possess.
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Which best describes your years of experience performing park maintenance?

• Less than 3 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 to 6 years of experience
• 7 or more years of experience

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How many years do you have working with hand tools and equipment, for example; electric and gas powered tools, carpentry and mechanical tools.

• Less than 3 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 to 6 or more years of experience
• 7 or more years of experience

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Which best describes your years of experience working in an urban or inner city parks and recreation agency?

• Less than 3 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 to 6 years of experience
• 7 or more years of experience

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Are you willing and available to work beyond scheduled hours, during inclement weather, and during declared emergencies as required?

• Yes
• No

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