About Us

Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.

Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.

Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Serves as a working first line supervisor; coordinates the activities of assigned staff in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure the ongoing care and basic maintenance of County-owned properties, including a wide array of structures, grounds and fields, under the purview of the Division of Recreation and Parks, for use by the public and for special events and other activities; ensures supplies, equipment, tools, etc., are readily available for staff's use, includes approving supply requests and ordering supplies following current Division and County procedures; does related work as required.

Essential Duties

Considerable working knowledge of a wide variety of hand and power tools; proficient working knowledge of at least three recognized trades such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.; considerable working knowledge of other basic trades such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; considerable knowledge of building systems; ability to estimate time and materials needed; good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; good supervisory skills including strong training skills and the ability to effectively manage workloads, manage competing priorities, direct the activities of assigned staff efficiently, and to foster and maintain high morale and engagement; ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with County employees and public; strong computer skills with ability to use computer and various systems related to assigned duties; basic financial skills with the ability to track costs, manage within an approved budget and assist as needed with budget preparation; requires the ability to read, interpret and adhere to complex instructions; requires the ability to create and maintain records; physical condition that will permit heavy lifting, loading, unloading, pushing, reaching, stooping, climbing ladders and working under adverse temperature and/or weather conditions; personal accountability including teamwork and establishing and maintaining positive relationships with the public and County employees; ability to work independently and with a team to complete assigned tasks safely and on time; excellent customer service skills; tact; and courtesy. Must be able to positively and appropriately represent the County in all interactions with the public. Requires a safe driving record with the ability to safely operate County-owned equipment and vehicles. May require the ability to work a flexible schedule.

Must hold a valid Class A CDL, or able to obtain within 1 year of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school/GED or trade school; preferably with coursework in one or more of the trades such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.; and five (5) or more years of relevant work experience, including experience in a lead worker or supervisory capacity; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Information

Requires possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Requires a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with necessary endorsements to operate equipment.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our online applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right-hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov.

Minimum Salary

55005

Maximum Salary

101185

Currency

USD

Main Organization

General Government

Employment Status

Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

County of Henrico Department of Recreation and Parks

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