Preventive Maintenance Specialist

Salary : $62,482.37 - $104,137.49 Annually Location : ANNANDALE (HJ09), VA Job Type: FT Hourly W BN Job Number: 26-00278 Department: Park Authority Opening Date: 02/14/2026 Closing Date: 3/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade: S22 Posting Type: Open to General Public Job Announcement This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply to be considered. Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking Preventive Maintenance Specialists to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine RECenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level. These positions perform general inspections, planned and demand maintenance tasks of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment in one of nine Park Authority Rec Centers to include chillers, cooling towers, gas fired boilers and furnaces, automated energy management systems, stand-alone heat and AC units, commercial plumbing, and electrical components. Ensures that all building systems are inspected and in compliance with local, state, national building, health, and fire codes. Also keeps track of operational cost for building systems, maintenance, and repairs for planned and demand maintenance, conducts site safety inspections, site mechanical inspections, and facility inspections. Coordinates, supervises, and inspects all contracted building repairs, and preventive maintenance work performed, prepares purchase requests, and uses procurement card as necessary for repairs. Additionally, maintains workflow in the automated work order system for assigned tasks, reads and interprets building blueprints and provides technical guidance on projects as a team member. Operates trucks to transport self and others, material, and equipment to multiple sites. Illustrative Duties (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) Supervises and participates in the work of a group of skilled mechanics performing systematic, on-site preventive maintenance inspections of schools and making incidental structural, mechanical and equipment repairs; Coordinates inspections with principals; Establishes work methods and procedures; Spot checks the work in progress for adherence to established practices and standards; Makes recommendations concerning the performance of the other work on a scheduled basis to prevent failures and breakdowns; Maintains liaison with appropriate central maintenance staff members; Maintains records of work performed; prepares reports, work orders, and correspondence; Attends meetings and conferences; Maintains employee time and leave records; Operates truck to transport self and others, material, and equipment. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) Good knowledge of accepted trade methods and techniques in the trade area of expertise; Working knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, and materials of the various other major building maintenance trades; Knowledge of administrative procedures; Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of skilled technicians; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with staff, school, area, and central office personnel; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Employment StandardsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to: High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education, plus two years of supervisory experience in building maintenance and repair. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Driver's License (Required) NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services registry check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience conducting safety and general inspections; Training experience; Maintenance experience with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment (including chillers, cooling towers, gas fired boilers and furnaces, automated energy management systems, stand-alone heat and AC units, commercial plumbing and electrical components); Experience with local, state, national building, health and fire codes; Experience tracking operational cost for building systems, maintenance, and repairs for planned and demand maintenance; Experience interpreting building blueprints; Procurement experience. A Trade Certification (HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to climb using either a ladder or portable lift. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview; may include exercise. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314.EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-SP1 Merit Positions Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Group Term Life Insurance Long Term Disability LiveWell Program Flexible Spending Programs Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!) Paid Holidays Contributory Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation Employee Assistance Program Employees' Child Care Center Continuous Learning Opportunities Commuter Benefits Accounts NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: For additional details please visit the Non-Merit Positions Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Flexible Spending Program Deferred Compensation Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year. No benefits 01 What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Less than 12th grade High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree 02 If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree. Less than 45 quarter hours 45 to less than 90 quarter hours 90 to less than 135 quarter hours 135 to less than 180 quarter hours 180 or more quarter hours Less than 30 semester hours 30 to less than 60 semester hours 60 to less than 90 semester hours 90 to less than 120 semester hours 120 or more semester hours Not applicable 03 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 04 How many years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience do you have in building maintenance and repair? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 05 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in using an automated work order system? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 06 How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have in the commercial building maintenance and repair trade? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 07 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in utilizing automated HVAC energy management systems? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 08 How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have supervising others? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 09 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in coordinating, supervising and managing contracted building repair work? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 10 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have maintaining commercial HVAC systems to include routine, emergency, and preventative maintenance? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 11 How many years of full-time equivalent training experience do you have? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 12 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment (including chillers, cooling towers, gas fired boilers and furnaces, automated energy management systems, stand-alone heat and AC units, commercial plumbing and electrical components)? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 13 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have conducting safety and general inspections? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 14 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with local, state, national building, health and fire codes? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 15 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have tracking operational cost for building systems, maintenance, and repairs for planned and demand maintenance? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 16 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working interpreting building blueprints? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 17 How many years of full-time equivalent procurement experience do you have? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 18 Do you possess a trade certification (HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical)? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10