Montgomery County Seasonal Maintenance

Montgomery Parks; Maryland; On-site; USD 21,283 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Employment Sign-on Bonus

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A local parks department in Maryland is seeking seasonal part-time Maintenance Workers and a Data Entry Specialist. Responsibilities include general park maintenance and operating various tools and equipment. No prior experience is required, making it a great opportunity for those looking to start a career in park management. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $15.45 to $16.00 per hour, depending on the role. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining community spaces.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is necessary, except for specialized skills or licenses.

Responsibilities

• Perform park maintenance work under close supervision.
• Maintain general grounds and routine building maintenance.
• Operate various tools and equipment for park maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to operate hand tools

Strong communication skills

Tools

Push mowers

Riding mowers

Tractors

Job description

The Montgomery County Department of Parks has seasonal part‑time opportunities located in the Southern and Northern Region park locations. Work hours are varied and may include evenings, nights and weekends. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

Southern Region Park Locations

• Cabin John Regional Park
• Wheaton Regional
• Meadowbrook Maintenance Facility
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreational Park

Northern Region Park Locations

• Little Bennett Regional Park
• Black Hill Regional Park
• Shady Grove
• Rock Creek Regional Park
• Olney Manor Recreational Park
• South Germantown Recreational Park

Competitive Employment Sign‑on Bonus and Employee Referral Program available until December 31, 2023 (commensurate with education, experience and other MNCPPC eligibility criteria). Check out our website to learn more.

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Montgomery County, please contact [e-mail].

Examples of Important Duties

Maintenance Worker I / Program Facility Aide II ($15.45/hour - $15.52/hour)

Under close supervision, and with on‑the‑job training, performs park/general maintenance work involving some responsibility, complexity, and variety. This seasonal position performs general grounds maintenance and routine building maintenance at parks, park buildings, and other Commission sites. Operates various hand tools, push mowers, and small riding mowers. Performs custodial maintenance in Commission buildings and maintains athletic fields and other park amenities. Performs work of increasing difficulty and responsibility to develop and improve skills. Performs other related duties as assigned. May be required to drive Commission vehicles upon completion of Defensive Driving training.

Maintenance Worker II / Program Facility Aide III ($15.45/hour - $15.52/hour)

Performs general and some skilled park maintenance work involving moderate responsibility, complexity, and variety. Performs general grounds maintenance and routine building maintenance at parks, park buildings, and other sites. Operates a variety of equipment (for example, trucks, tractors with attachments, riding mowers). This is park general maintenance work at the experienced level, involving operation of most equipment and specialized assignments requiring training and experience. Incumbents of this class regularly perform assignments as part of a group, but may occasionally work alone. Performs other related duties as assigned. May be required to drive Commission vehicles upon completion of Defensive Driving training.

Data Entry Specialist / Program Facility Manager Aide II ($15.45/hour - $16.00/hour)

Under general supervision, this seasonal position performs responsible and varied data entry work involving some responsibility, complexity, and variety. Performs related clerical and/or technical work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: No experience or training is necessary except for specialized skills (for example typing) or licenses/certificates (for example, Red Cross Life Saving Certificate) that are directly related to the job.

Supplemental Information

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. This position does not qualify for benefits. A complete criminal background check will be completed prior to hire.

The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other non‑merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301‑454‑1411 (Maryland Relay 7‑1‑1). M‑NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.