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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, and

Children)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Harford County Government is seeking a grounds and facilities maintenance worker to perform a wide range of routine tasks on parks, recreation facilities, and county properties. Initially under supervision, you will gain skills to work independently with progress checks.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of related experience, a valid Class C driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Grooms ball diamonds and erects goal posts and backstops.
• Removes trash and performs light janitorial tasks.
• Operates equipment such as mowers, trimmers, saws, and tractors.
• Drives vehicles and transports equipment; assists in snow operations.
• Performs maintenance/repair work on county property and assists in landscaping.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Public interaction

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $37,139.00-$99,026.00 BUDGETED SALARY: $39,500.00/ANNUALLY

Essential Duties

• 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

none

License

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 facilities
• Basic knowledge of landscaping materials, plants, and equipment
• Ability to interact with the public cooperatively and courteously, while maintaining an effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to drive cars and trucks, sometimes with a trailer
• Ability to transport materials from one worksite to another
• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, bend, or sit depending upon work assignment
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability 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 safety

Compensation

Other compensation may include, but is not limited to:

• Overtime
• Compensatory time
• Shift Differentials

Benefits

Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation
• Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Harford 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.

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