Park Technician II

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service, seeks Park Technician Trainee/I/II to maintain grounds, facilities and equipment across state parks. Roles range from trainee under close supervision to full-performance Park Technician II with general supervision.

Opportunities for progression with time on the job and performance. Primary duties include trail work, facility upkeep, and assisting with park operations and events.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Two years of experience in the skilled maintenance or construction trades, e.g. Electrician, Plumber or experience in the maintenance of a park, forest or wildlife facility.
• Substitution rules: college forestry/wildlife/park management credits may substitute for up to two years of required experience; additional experience may substitute for education.
• Military service in equipment, facilities and services roles may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain grounds, facilities and equipment in state parks.
• Operate and maintain power tools and heavy equipment; perform carpentry, electrical, masonry and plumbing tasks.
• Lead or supervise seasonal employees and volunteers where assigned; assist with day-to-day park operations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

GRADE

ASTD12

LOCATION OF POSITION

STATEWIDE – eligible list will be used to fill vacancies across the state

Main Purpose of Job

Park Technician Trainee, Park Technician I and Park Technician II are differentiated on the basis of the degree of supervisory control exercised by the supervisor over these employees. Park Technician Trainee learns to perform duties under close supervision. Park Technician I performs duties under close supervision at times and under general supervision at other times depending on the complexity of the specific duty being performed. Park Technician II performs the full range of duties under general supervision. Park Technician II is differentiated from Park Technician Lead in that the Park Technician Lead assigns work and provides training to lower level park technicians. Park Technician Trainee/I/II is a non-competitive promotion class series wherein as a matter of compensation policy and practice, workers doing the job receive grade level increases based upon (1) time on the job and (2) satisfactory work performance in addition to grade step increases on the same basis. Park Technician II is the full level of maintenance work in state parks and forests. Employees in this class have responsibility for the supervision and maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment within a park, forest or recreation area, provide assistance on new facilities and perform maintenance work. Employees in this classification do not supervise other Park Technicians. Employees in this classification receive close supervision from a Park Technician Supervisor, a Park Maintenance Program Supervisor or other designated official depending upon the size of the park operation. An employee in this classification may lead or supervise unskilled or semi-skilled laborers, including permanent employees, long-term contractual employees, seasonal employees and volunteers, to include scheduling employees’ work assignments, providing assistance on new facilities as well as performing maintenance work. While maintenance of park, forest or wildlife grounds is the primary function of this position, employees may occasionally be assigned other operational functions.

POSITION DUTIES

These full performance level positions will be responsible for monitoring and maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment at the park including day use areas, headquarters/shop complex, and bathhouse buildings. The positions operate and maintain power tools and heavy equipment, oversee and perform routine grounds, facilities and equipment maintenance in these state parks. The positions will complete projects for maintenance, repair and improvements to park grounds and facilities, including carpentry, electrical, masonry and plumbing. Duties may include trail construction and maintenance, mowing and trimming, removal of downed and hazardous trees, re-routing of park trails, and boundary marking. The incumbents may also lead or supervise work of seasonal employees and volunteers. While the maintenance of park buildings is the primary function of this position, the selected candidates will also assist with day-to-day park operations, including opening and closing park facilities, assisting with park visitor needs, and helping with special events as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Two years of experience in the skilled maintenance or construction trades, e.g. Electrician, Plumber or experience in the maintenance of a park, forest or wildlife facility.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute education in the field of forestry, wildlife biology or park management at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute additional experience at the rate of one year of experience for one year of education up to four years of the required education.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in equipment, facilities, and services classification or equipment, facilities, and services specialty codes in the equipment, facilities, and services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience multi-tasking and working independently
• Experience in small equipment repair and basic vehicle maintenance
• Experience leading working crews or volunteer groups through project completion
• Operational experience in parks in the event of emergency or facility breakdown

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Special Requirements

• Some positions in this classification are assigned duties which will require the candidates to be examined by a Physician. After an offer of employment, candidates for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify the ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Upon permanent appointment, employees in this classification may be required to reside in the county, region, or park to which they are assigned.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require a valid operator license for heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, back-hoes, payloaders or tractors.
• Employees in this classification may be required to provide a telephone number listed in the agency’s telephone directory or on file with Forest, Park and Wildlife Communications Center in case of emergencies.
• Employees in this classification may be required to attend training and be certified as a water plant operator.
• Employees in this classification may be required to lift objects weighing up to 40 or more pounds.

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.