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The Town of Lovettsville (population of 2,694), originally known as the German Settlement, is a small community in northern Loudoun County, Virginia, with historical roots dating to 1732. Lovettsville is three miles south of Brunswick, Maryland, and less than 35 miles from Winchester, VA, Martinsburg, WV, and Dulles International Airport. The Town of Lovettsville is a Council/Manager form of government, with a Mayor elected at large (two-year terms) and six Council Members elected at-large (staggering four-year terms for three Council Members being elected every two years).

The Town of Lovettsville currently has two vacancies.

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Public Works Coordinator

The Town of Lovettsville, originally known as the German Settlement, is a small community in northern Loudoun County, Virginia, with historical roots dating to 1732. Lovettsville is three miles south of Brunswick, Maryland, and less than 35 miles from Winchester, VA, Martinsburg, WV, and Dulles International Airport. Lovettsville’s Utilities Department consists of five wells, two Water Treatment Facilities, one water tower and a 0.375MGD Wastewater Facility.

The Town of Lovettsville seeks a dedicated, responsive, and experienced individual for the position of Public Works Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and capable of performing maintenance, repair, and upkeep activities on Town facilities and grounds including buildings and parks, along with water and sewer infrastructure under the guidance of the Town Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Duties

  • Performs various manual tasks, as directed by the Town Manager, to support the general maintenance, repair, and replacement of Town and Utilities facilities.
  • Serves as a support coordinator and contract administrator of contractors, state, local, and federal government agencies and other parties performing public works activities in Town.
  • General care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns of the Town and Utilities facilities including but not limited to: mowing grass, upkeep of trees, rake leaves, operate leaf blower and pulling weeds; load brush, roadside litter, clean ditches curb and gutters; clean up spills and storm damage; cut and chip brush; and install and repair fences; upkeep and maintenance of irrigation system, planting, flower care, watering, seeding, fertilizing and application of weed control; and maintenance, repair, and replacement of street signs as needed.
  • Performs sweeping, picking up trash on sidewalks, in parking lots, and in trash receptacles to ensure all public areas are kept neat and clean.
  • Inspects all Town and Utilities facilities for safety, hazards, deficiencies, and cleanliness.
  • Coordinates with Utilities when assistance is needed to complete designated responsibilities.
  • Assists in the performance of preventative maintenance, emergency repair, and replacement of mains, service lines, water meters, taps, valves, and hydrants.
  • Assists in performing emergency and scheduled water main shutoff, isolating, and closing mains, and turning on and off of water service for nonpayment.
  • Assists in traffic control as needed.
  • Cleans and maintains a safe working environment.
  • Set up facilities and conference rooms for meetings as requested.
  • Is considered to be essential personnel, for emergencies and weather events.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Outstanding customer service and teamwork skills, including strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of types and uses of common hand tools, materials, and standard equipment used in construction, maintenance, and repair work.
  • Knowledge of water and sewer collection/distribution systems and the interaction of other utility systems.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs to buildings, parking facility, irrigation, HVAC, plumbing, and equipment.
  • Operate machines such as air compressors, drills, paint machines, ladders, hand tampers, hand and chain saws, hand tools, power tools, riding mowers, brush chippers, string trimmers, leaf loaders, and other vehicles and equipment as required.
  • Knowledge, skills and ability to perform general maintenance on the above machines.

Qualifications:

  • Valid Driver’s License and a safe driving record
  • HS/GED; minimum of one year experience performing a variety of skilled trades and/or maintenance work.
  • Basic knowledge of landscaping tools, equipment, and construction skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Virginia Commercial Driver’s License, or equivalent.
  • Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
  • Three (3) or more years’ experience performing a variety of skilled trades in building maintenance, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing and/or horticultural and/or grounds maintenance.

Physical Requirements & Work conditions

  • Ability to lift objects of at least 50 lbs.
  • Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, maneuver over uneven and in small work areas.
  • Must have good hand dexterity and eye coordination, with ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
  • Must be able to respond to emergency situations when on-call within one hour.
  • Flexibility to work different shifts as work needs dictate.

Compensation and Benefits:

Targeted Hiring Range: Up to $65,000 annual salary based on experience and qualifications.

The Town offers competitive compensation, affordable health insurance coverage, participation in the Virginia Retirement System, an optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution, flexible spending accounts, voluntary benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and generous paid time off.

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Position Title:  Summer Administrative Intern

Targeted Hourly Rate: $15.00

Full/Part Time: Temporary, part-time

FLSA Exemption: non-exempt, part-time

Location: Town Hall. 6 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lovettsville, VA 20180

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Description of Work: The Summer Administrative Intern position will be assigned various administrative/clerical duties.  The position will be scheduled to work up to 30 hours per week starting in early June with the internship ending in August.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Execute assignments, projects, and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined timeframes, while working independently and effectively with little direction.
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Office to include Excel
  • Ability to develop, file, and maintain records such as digitizing paper records per the Library of Virginia Retention Schedules.
  • Maintain effective and collaborative working relationships; ensure excellent customer service with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to perform research and provide documentation and information, as necessary.
  • Must show initiative, discretion, and independent judgment with correspondence, special projects, and related activities based on knowledge of administrative policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

  • Successful candidates will have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and are self-motivated.
  • Completion of 10th grade; high school diploma, or equivalent preferred; prefer six (6) months of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must possess reliable transportation to work site and occasional meetings, training, and other work-related duties.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

  • Regular Business Hours at 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday
  • Flexible schedules will be offered to accommodate earlier mornings.

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To apply, please complete our Application for Employment. Applications may be submitted via email to [email protected], mailed to Town of Lovettsville, P.O. Box 209, Lovettsville, VA 20180, or dropped off at the Town Administrative Office at 6 E Pennsylvania Ave, Lovettsville, VA 20180. Applications for both Public Works Coordinator and Summer Administrative Intern will be accepted through Friday, May 3, 2024. Questions may be submitted to Town Clerk Lizzy Fontaine at [email protected] or 540-755-3001.