Maintenance Worker - Parks & Recreation (Perm/FT/Benefits)

Harford County, Maryland; Fallston (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

State Retirement Plan

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Harford County Government is seeking a manual and semi-skilled worker for maintenance and repair of parks, recreation facilities, and county property. You will perform a wide range of tasks under close supervision, advancing to independent work as skills grow.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience. A valid Class C driver's license is required, and you must be able to lift heavy objects and work with various tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, vocational-technical school, or possession of a GED certificate.
• One year of experience in building maintenance, ground maintenance, landscaping or farming work.
• Valid Class C non-commercial driver's license with no more than three points.

Responsibilities

• Grooms ball diamonds, erects goal posts, repairs fencing, backboards, nets and rims.
• Removes trash from parks, playgrounds and other areas.
• Performs light janitorial work and operates equipment (mowers, trimmers, saws, chippers).
• Drives pickups, SUVs, vans and utility trucks; transports equipment with a small trailer.
• Cleans exterior of buildings and machinery; performs carpentry and painting tasks.
• Installs/removes temporary fencing for events and supports show setup.
• Assists landscaping, gardens and stormwater management on county properties.
• Supports Adopt-A-Park program activities and volunteer groups.
• On 24-hour call during snowstorms; may assist with snow prep operations.
• Report to DPW for snow clearing duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Carpentry basics

Safety awareness

Communication with public

Education

High school diploma

GED certificate

Vocational-technical training

Tools

Riding mowers

String trimmers

Chain saws

Woodchippers

Infield machines

Utility tractors

Skid loaders

Job description

Job Description Summary:This is a manual and semi-skilled work involving a wide variety of tasks in the routine maintenance and repair of Parks and Recreation grounds and facilities as well as other County-owned property. When first assigned, tasks are performed under close supervision; as skills are acquired, workers may perform routine tasks independently. Work is inspected during progress and upon completion.Job Description:Salary Range: $37,139.00-$99,026.00BUDGETED SALARY: $39,500.00/ANNUALLYEssential Duties:(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)Grooms ball diamonds; erects soccer and football goal posts, repairs fencing and backstops, basketball backboards, nets, and rims.Removes trash from parks, playgrounds, and other areas.Performs light janitorial work.Operates equipment such as but not limited to, riding mowers, string trimmers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, infield machines, utility tractors, skid loaders, and woodchippers.Drives pickups, SUVs, vans, and utility trucks.Transports equipment using a small lowboy trailer.Cleans exterior of buildings and machinery.Performs various semi-skilled carpentry, painting, and other maintenance/repair work on County-owned property.Installs and removes temporary fencing for special events and works special events by setting up the Show mobile Stage.Assists in the maintenance of landscaping, formal gardens, and stormwater management ponds on all County-owned property.Assists in the operations of the Adopt-A-Park program by hanging and taking down Adopt-A-Park signs, delivering plants to groups, and helping volunteer groups with landscape maintenance of their parks.Is on 24-hour call during snowstorms and other emergencies.Is required to report to DPW for snow clearing duties and maybe used to assist with snow preparation operations such as pre-treating parking lots and sidewalks.Other duties as assigned.Education:Graduation from high school, vocational-technical school, or possession of a GED certificate.Experience:One (1) year of experience in building maintenance, ground maintenance, landscaping or farming work.Supervisory Experience:noneLicense:A valid Class \"C\" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points. Please be advised that this position requires a valid driver's license.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:General knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance of parks and recreation facilitiesBasic knowledge of landscaping materials, plants, and equipmentAbility to interact with the public cooperatively and courteously, while maintaining an effective working relationship with others.Ability to follow written and oral instructionsAbility to drive cars and trucks, sometimes with a trailerAbility to transport materials from one worksite to anotherAbility to climb, stoop, kneel, bend, or sit depending upon work assignmentAbility to stand or walk for prolonged periods of timeAbility to lift and move objects while exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly.Safety:Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations, and applicable Harford County safetyCompensation:Other compensation may include, but is not limited to:OvertimeCompensatory timeShift DifferentialsBenefits:Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:Health, Dental & Vision insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsState Retirement Plan and Deferred CompensationLong Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and ChildrenGenerous Leave Package & Paid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementEqual Opportunity Employer StatementHarford County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.