Assistant M&O Superintendent-Grounds

Assistant M&O Superintendent-Grounds

Salary

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Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610672

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

OPS GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C42

Hiring Salary

$83,115.63 - $97,783.10

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Introduction

The Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation has a full-time career opportunity for an Assistant Maintenance and Operations Superintendent in the Grounds Division. We are seeking an exceptional leader with the ability to motivate and inspire team members, with a proven track record of success in managing and leading large teams in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will plan, coordinate and lead activities with a strong customer focus.

The Department of Parks and Recreation has a service portfolio which includes 81 parks and facilities spread across 5,000 acres, two waterparks, four community pools, two indoor aquatic and fitness centers, three community centers, three golf courses, 50 miles of trails, 15 historic sites, and over 200 athletic fields.

If you are a strategic leader with expert knowledge across all disciplines of grounds management, come join our team and ensure our division's continued commitment to meeting the needs of the community by delivering the highest level of services to parks and sports fields.

About This Role:

As the Maintenance and Operations Assistant Superintendent - Grounds, you will operate within the broad parameters set by the Maintenance and Operations Superintendent. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Ensuring the completion of assigned tasks for parks, trails, landscape maintenance, and sports programs and operations for your assigned area of responsibility.
• Overseeing the execution of strategic plans, goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the designated areas and services. You will also be responsible for suggesting and implementing policies and procedures.
• Identifying opportunities for enhancing service delivery methods and procedures, pinpointing resource requirements, and working collaboratively with your supervisors to put improvements into practice.
• Playing a key role in the hiring of maintenance personnel, providing or coordinating staff training, addressing deficiencies, conducting and reviewing performance appraisals, and implementing disciplinary action when necessary.
• Provide input on the Grounds budget, including forecasting additional funding requirements for staffing, equipment, materials, supplies, and services. You will also oversee expenditures for your area and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Engaging in the administration of contracts for contracted services. This involves preparing Requests for Proposals and bid specifications, conducting walkthroughs with contractors, reviewing quotes, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, creating purchase orders, and verifying invoice accuracy.
• Conduct site visits for your service area ensuring completion of the work plan, identifying improvement areas, ensuring consistency throughout, identifying issues, and communicating with staff.
• Vigilantly monitoring and upholding a safe working environment, ensuring consistent application and enforcement of established safety regulations. You will also identify safety training needs, provide staff training to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, investigate accidents, and coordinate or perform safety inspections.
• Addressing challenging and sensitive public inquiries and complaints, actively participating in resolutions, and offering alternative recommendations as necessary.
• Performing any other related duties as required.

Your role as Maintenance and Operations Assistant Superintendent - Grounds is pivotal in ensuring the efficient and effective management of our park and trail systems. Your dedication to excellence will make a lasting impact on our community and the environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 5 years of related experience in the following: Maintenance management of turf, athletic fields, landscaping, parks grounds and amenities; Supervision and management of staff; Budget and procurement; Job estimating and contract management; Customer Service; Planning and coordinating

Preferences:

• Supervisory experience to include effectively managing multiple crews over a diversity of locations, scheduling, performance management, progressive discipline and conflict resolution
• Experience with field maintenance
• Experience with care and operation of a variety of applicable equipment
• Experience with procurement/purchasing and providing customer service
• Experience with time keeping, work order, and reporting software
• Experience with MS Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc)
• Experience with Procurement software

Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License
• Class A CDL
• VA Fertilizer Applicator Certification
• VA Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Categories 3A, 3B, and 6
• Must pass a pre-employment physical
• Alcohol and controlled substances tests per the Federal Transit Administration mandate is required for this position

Work Schedule:

Generally, Monday - Friday, 7:30a-3:30p. Responsibilities extend into holidays, weekends, and evenings which may require working, response, and/or follow-up. This is a partial telework eligible role that may revert to all in-office scheduling, if business needs change.

Starting Salary Range:

$83,115.63 - $97,783.10

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

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

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.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please select your highest level of completed education.

• Bachelors degree or higher in a related field
• Bachelors degree or higher in an unrelated field
• Associates degree in a related field
• Associates degree in an unrelated field
• High School or GED with coursework in turfgrass, athletic/sports fields, landscape, agronomy or other related fields
• High School or GED
• None of the above

03

Please quantify your years of experience in park maintenance, athletic field maintenance, turf maintenance, and landscape maintenance, including supervision of staff.

• More than 8 years of experience
• 5 - 8 years of experience
• 1 - 4 years of experience
• No Experience

04

A Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for this position. Do you currently hold a Class A CDL?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have VA Category 3A, 3B, and 6 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Licenses for pesticide applications?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a VA Fertilizer Applicator Certification for fertilizer applications?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience managing multiple crews over a diversity of locations? Please ensure this experience is reflected in your work history.

• Yes
• No

08

Which of the following supervisory responsibilities do you have experience performing? Please ensure your selected experience is reflected in your work history. Select all that apply.

• Staff training and development
• Performance review and evaluation
• Inspection and quality control
• Problem resolution
• Progressive discipline
• Planning and scheduling work
• None of the above

09

Which of the following types of equipment do you have experience operating and maintaining? Please ensure your selected experience is reflected in your work history. Select all that apply.

• Commercial mowing equipment
• Sprayers
• Spreaders
• Loaders
• Truck & trailer combinations
• Tractors with attachments
• Dump trucks
• Utility vehicles
• Infield grooming equipment
• None of the above

10

Please indicate the types of maintenance management you have experience with. Please ensure your selected experience is reflected in your work history. Select all that apply.

• Turfgrass
• Athletic Fields
• Landscape
• Pesticide applications
• Irrigation systems
• Park grounds and amenities
• Fertilizer applications
• None of the above

11

Please indicate the following areas in which you have professional experience. Please ensure your selected experience is reflected in your work history. Select all that apply.

• Procurement/purchasing
• Using procurement software
• Estimating
• Developing specifications
• Managing contractors
• Customer relations
• Time keeping and reporting software
• Work order software
• None of the above

12

I understand that alcohol and controlled substances tests per the Federal Transit Administration mandate is required for this position and I agree to participate.

• Yes
• No

13

This position requires a valid commercial driver's license and is subject to driving eligibility as defined by PWC Risk Management policies. Do you have demerit points on your driver's license, and if so how many?

• +5 to (0) No demerits
• -1 to -5 demerits
• -6 to -10 demerits
• -11 or more demerits

14

How would you describe your proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel?

• Advanced Proficiency - I am highly proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel, including using advanced features such as formulas, sorting/filtering data, PivotTables, mail merge, shared calendars, document formatting, and generating reports.
• Intermediate Proficiency - I regularly use Outlook, Word, and Excel to manage calendars and email, create and format documents, organize data, and perform routine spreadsheet functions.
• Basic Proficiency - I can perform basic tasks such as sending emails, creating simple documents, and entering data into spreadsheets
• No Experience - I have little or no experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, or Excel.-

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Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers