Park Technician - Laborer I
Full-time positionA Message from the Director
Welcome to the City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities. I am excited that you are considering joining our team. Every day, we have the privilege of serving a city that values connection, creativity, and community. Our parks, programs, and cultural spaces reflect Alexandria’s diversity and spirit, and our people are the heart of it all.
As you explore opportunities within RPCA, know that you are stepping into a department where teamwork, curiosity, and service guide everything we do. We take pride in our work, we find purpose in our impact, and we celebrate the difference each team member makes. Together, we are building something meaningful for the people of Alexandria, and I am grateful for your interest in being part of it.
Hashim T. Taylor, Director, Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities
About You
You are service-minded, dependable, and take pride in your work. You bring energy, professionalism, and a sense of purpose to every task, whether maintaining a park, supporting a program, or greeting visitors.
By joining RPCA, you become part of a team that takes pride in serving Alexandria and shaping experiences that last a lifetime.
As part of RPCA, you will be expected to:
The mission of the department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities is to create meaningful experiences that inspire community, foster creativity, and enhance the quality of life for everyone in Alexandria. The Department envisions Alexandria as a vibrant, connected, and thriving community where every resident feels a sense of belonging. Through safe, inclusive, and innovative programs and spaces, we strengthen well-being, celebrate diversity, and create opportunities for joy and discovery. Guided by equity and excellence, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in our city. The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). National accreditation requires park and recreation agencies to meet 155 standards representing elements of effective and efficient park and recreation operations.
An Overview
A Laborer I performs general, unskilled, manual work of a routine nature tasks for Parks Division of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. The duties outlined will require physical vigor and the ability to follow given specific work instructions. The Laborer I will be under constant supervision and will often assist Laborers II and III and Equipment Operators I in various tasks. Many of these tasks will be time sensitive. Assignments are outlined in detail by a supervisor, standard procedures are followed, and work is inspected periodically for safety and economy of operation.
What You Should Bring
Your ability to work in both outdoor and indoor settings. You should be able to perform medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move, lift and push objects. Your work will require climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing and pulling. You will be subject to outside environmental conditions, including extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
The Opportunity
Assists with winterization on all water systems e.g., pools, irrigation systems, fountains, hose bibs;
Maintain cleanliness and order in and around rest rooms, shelters, benches, trash receptacles, signage and playgrounds;
Maintains and grooms athletic fields;
Makes minor repairs on or paints equipment, special projects or litter cans;
Operates industrial equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks in stocking materials in warehouse;
Operates small hand tools such as drills, saws, blowers, grinders, shop vacs, and weed eaters;
Perform routine ball field maintenance such as dragging, marking fields, and keeping dugouts clean;
Picks up litter, empties and power washes litter cans, oil spills and graffiti on City right of ways;
Posts no parking signs in areas needing cleaned. Assists in cleaning around vehicles with sweeper operator;
Provides special event support, community day clean ups by cleaning before, during and after events or assisting with setup and breakdown of equipment;
Shovels snow, rakes leaves, cuts grass, works hose on leaf truck, picks up bio-degradable bags;
Works in the shop area making minor repairs, stocking materials and cleaning equipment;
Performs related work as required.
Ability to understand safety hazards and to ensure safety practices are followed; ability to follow daily work documentation and reports.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal records background check and drug screening prior to employment.