Parks/Facilities Maintenance Leader (CDL)

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) seeks a Parks/Facilities Maintenance Leader with CDL to oversee operations, grounds, heavy equipment, and staff at The Show Place Arena/Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. Strong leadership, safety, and equine knowledge are essential.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, equipment operation, and coordination of daily tasks for event readiness, with a focus on safety, training, and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in ground maintenance, golf course maintenance, building maintenance or park maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license per state and Commission rules; CDL with endorsements may be required.
• Pass Commission medical examination.
• Within 12 months may require Commercial driver’s license with endorsements or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance: mowing, watering, trimming, leaf removal, trash collection.
• Maintain roads, trails, parking lots, barns, and arenas.
• Operate heavy equipment such as Bobcat, loader, tractor, water truck, backhoe, and dump truck.
• Lead maintenance staff; train on safety protocols and procedures; ensure safety compliance.
• Manage equine safety and staff conduct around horses; respond to incidents.
• Oversee conservation and sustainability efforts: utilities and recycling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Heavy equipment

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital scheduling

Job description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) seeks a Parks/Facilities Maintenance Leader with CDL to oversee operations, grounds, heavy equipment, and staff at The Show Place Arena/Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. Strong leadership, safety, and equine knowledge are essential.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, equipment operation, and coordination of daily tasks for event readiness, with a focus on safety, training, and reporting.