Crew Leader

The Crew Leader is responsible for supervising, managing, and working with full-time and part-time staff to install, operate, and take down the Bull Run Festival of Lights. They are responsible for repairing, refurbishing, and maintaining all Festival of Lights displays and equipment and fabricating new displays. Work is performed under the general direction of the Special Events Manager. Annual performance goals will be set for the Crew Leader.

Hiring Salary Range: $43,678.59 - $50,203.12

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (with Illustrative Examples Of Work)

Maintain Festival of Lights displays and equipment:

• Perform basic electrical and wiring tasks including converting and/or refurbishing light show displays.
• Perform minor welding repairs on wire frame displays.
• Perform basic animation programming.
• Order, organize, and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Assess condition of displays and equipment; make recommendations for repair or replacement.
• Revise and update show manuals and documents for installation, operation, and take down.
• Design and fabricate new displays as directed.
• Assist in execution of light show management plan.
  
  

Direct Festival of Lights installation and take down:

• Organize, supervise, and manage full-time and part-time staff to ensure efficient and safe installation and take down of displays and features.
• Operate man lifts and forklifts during installation and take down.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair displays during installation.
• Ensure displays and features are organized and in good condition during take down.
  
  

Assist with Festival of Lights operation:

• Turn on and turn off show during operating season.
• Troubleshoot and repair displays and features during operating season.
• Research and attend appropriate trainings, conferences, or related classes.
• Perform routine inspections and troubleshooting on all outdoor equipment.
  
  

Perform Miscellaneous Maintenance Tasks:

• Perform administrative duties including processing of receipts and invoices, obtaining estimates, and maintaining Hiperweb maintenance log.
• Clean and organize storage areas and work area, dispose of debris, and perform other work area housekeeping duties.
• Assist with other jobs associated with special projects.
• Research and recommend show improvements and additions.
• Run errands to deliver or pick up materials.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (minimum)

Education: Graduation from high school.

Physical: Manual work with strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions in outdoor and maintenance shop settings; and will perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions, lift and move items equal to or greater than 80 pounds, climb ladders, use various hand tools, and operate various mechanical equipment.

Experience: Two years' experience in park maintenance work, with mechanical and electrical aptitude, or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience which provides:

• Working knowledge of the methods and materials used in conjunction with an annual special event.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and temporary electrical distribution set ups with ability to make repairs and provide safe operation of displays and distribution equipment.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and make minor repairs on equipment.
• Working knowledge of the safe and proper use of park maintenance equipment and tools.
• Ability to supervise full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Night, weekend, and shift work is required during Festival of Lights operating season (mid-November through early January).
• Availability for call in emergency situations and to work additional hours during peak operating season.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Working knowledge and experience in utilizing Microsoft office suite tools such as Word, Excel, Teams.
  
  

Duties and responsibilities are designed to be the essential elements of the job. They do not preclude the performance of related, or even unrelated, jobs which may be necessary to properly and efficiently complete all work assignments. NOVA Parks reserves the right to amend job specifications to meet current needs.

Benefits: This position is a benefit eligible position. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement plan, and more.

Testing: The Crew Leader position is classified as a safety sensitive position. Candidates for full-time, safety sensitive positions must submit to a pre-employment drug screening and achieve a negative result as a condition of employment.

It is the policy of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability 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. Contact 703-352-5900 and ask for Human Resources for assistance.