Lead Park & Field Maintenance Technician (CDL-Ready)

Planning; Wheaton (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Union-represented role under MCGEO

Job summary

Montgomery Parks in Wheaton, MD, seeks two Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Workers-CDL to join the ballfield and Trim teams. These full-time roles involve operating equipment, maintaining grounds and athletic fields, and supporting daily park operations.

A Class-A CDL is required within 12 months of hire; opportunities exist to develop additional park operations and equipment skills through on-the-job training. This is a union-represented position under MCGEO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Four years of progressively responsible groundskeeping or park maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license per state rules with clean record.
• CDL with endorsements must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Maryland pesticide/fertilizer applicator certifications and NPSI certification may be required.
• Pass Commission medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds, turf, and athletic field maintenance to keep parks, playgrounds, and public spaces safe, attractive, and accessible.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair park facilities, equipment, and amenities; include minor carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance.
• Support daily park operations by promoting safe work practices, assisting crew members, responding to emergencies, maintaining tools and equipment, and performing custodial, trail, litter, and snow removal as needed.
• Provide direction and guidance to crew members while promoting safe and efficient work practices.

Skills

Outdoor work

Crew guidance

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL vehicles operation

Heavy equipment operation

Tractors with attachments

Mowers

Chainsaws/hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Montgomery Parks in Wheaton, MD, seeks two Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Workers-CDL to join the ballfield and Trim teams. These full-time roles involve operating equipment, maintaining grounds and athletic fields, and supporting daily park operations.

A Class-A CDL is required within 12 months of hire; opportunities exist to develop additional park operations and equipment skills through on-the-job training. This is a union-represented position under MCGEO.