Lead Parks & Facilities Maintenance - Pesticide Certified

Montgomery Parks; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Union‑represented position

Job summary

Montgomery Parks’ Northern Parks Division is hiring a Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker - Pesticide Applicator Certified (PAC) for South Germantown Recreation Park in Germantown, MD. This full‑time role involves operating vehicles and equipment, maintaining park grounds and fields, and performing carpentry and maintenance tasks as part of a reliable crew.

A PAC license is required within 12 months, and some positions may require a CDL or related certifications.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance or park maintenance.
• Maryland Pesticide Applicator certification within 12 months of hire is required or obtainable.
• Valid driver’s license in accordance with state and Commission rules.
• Trade skills in carpentry or painting are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and a wide range of park maintenance equipment.
• Maintain park grounds, athletic fields, buildings, and stormwater facilities.
• Perform minor repairs and basic carpentry, custodial, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Provide direction to other maintenance staff and respond to emergencies and severe weather events.

Skills

Pesticide application

Equipment operation

Crew leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maryland Pesticide Applicator certification

National Playground Safety Institute certification

Tools

CDL license

Equipment maintenance tools

Job description

Montgomery Parks’ Northern Parks Division is hiring a Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker - Pesticide Applicator Certified (PAC) for South Germantown Recreation Park in Germantown, MD. This full‑time role involves operating vehicles and equipment, maintaining park grounds and fields, and performing carpentry and maintenance tasks as part of a reliable crew.

A PAC license is required within 12 months, and some positions may require a CDL or related certifications.