Parks/Facilities Maintenance Leader - CDL (13250, Grade 16)

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission is seeking a Parks Facilities/Maintenance Leader (CDL required for some roles) to oversee crew performance, safety, and day-to-day maintenance across Prince George’s County facilities. The role requires leadership, a valid driver's license, and the ability to manage resources for park operations and events.

Applicants may need CDL endorsements and certifications such as pesticide applicator, fertilizer applicator, and playground safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Five years of progressive experience in ground, park, or building maintenance.
• An equivalent education/experience combination may satisfy five years total.
• Valid driver’s license under state/commission rules; no restrictions that impede driving.
• Pass a Commission medical examination; CDL endorsements may be required for some assignments.
• Within 12 months, may require CDL with endorsements and industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior manager, train coworkers, and maintain records and reports.
• Plan work estimates, resources, and materials; prioritize daily assignments.
• Inspect sites, manage waste removal, and operate equipment like packer trucks.
• Lead crews for events, daily work orders, and special maintenance tasks.
• Ensure safety, inspect facilities, and monitor weather-related emergencies.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

CDL license

Leadership

Safety training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission is an award-winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of stream valley parks, large regional parks, neighborhood parks, and park-school recreation areas throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. In Prince George’s County, we are also responsible for developing the County’s public recreation programs.

The Department of Parks & Recreation has the overall responsibility for planning, supervising, and coordinating all park/recreation facilities and services throughout Prince George’s County. The Northern Region Parks Division (NRPD) is one of three maintenance Divisions within this Department and is composed of eight major work programs: Fleet Management/Trades, Building Maintenance, Area Maintenance, Playgrounds, Trails, Athletic Field/Turf Management, Trash/Recycling/Waste Management, Program Support, and the administrative section. The mission of NRPD is to provide professional, high-quality maintenance and maintenance support services for all parks and recreation facilities and to support the diverse work programs of the Parks & Recreation Department in Prince George’s County and its customers.

• Assists senior manager overseeing the work crew and trains coworkers in on-the-job training opportunities.
• Maintains required work records and prepares and submits required reports accurately and promptly.
• Plans work estimates resources and materials needed. Recommends purchases and receives deliveries.
• Set priorities for daily assignments. Performs inspections and uses mobile technology to enter information into the work order system (EAM).
• Operates Packer Truck while removing trash from 95-gallon cans and 55-gallon tip barrels.
• Leads workers on special events setup and breakdown.
• Leads crew to complete daily work orders to minimize complaints.
• Occasionally performs routine building and grounds maintenance and repairs to park buildings and structures.
• Conducts routine inspections or special inspections as assigned. Keeps proper documentation of assessments and submits documentation to supervisors by deadlines.
• Working as a team member, assists with the loading, unloading, and transporting of recreational equipment and event items.
• Delegates and assists with special events deliveries and maintains inventory count.
• Monitors and supervises assigned crew in all aspects of weather-related emergencies.
• Monitors and aids in setting up special events and transporting stages requiring a CDL. Provides general assistance to park visitors. Assists in monitoring programs and events.
• Maintains and keeps updated CDL licenses, endorsements, and DOT recertifications.
• Attends safety meetings and workshops.
• Ensures all equipment and supplies are defect-free and properly working.

1. High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in ground maintenance, golf course maintenance, building maintenance or park maintenance.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total five (5) years.
4. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
5. Pass Commission medical examination.
6. Depending upon an assignment, positions in this class may require within 12 months of hire (a) Commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements; (b) obtainment of certifications including:

• Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Applicator certification in the categories appropriate to the work assignment;
• Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Professional Fertilizer Applicator certification; and
• National Playground Safety Institute certification.

Classification Specification Parks Facilities/Maintenance Leader-CDL

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

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 based on 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 accommodation 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.

This position may involve seasonal weekend work and seasonal work schedule adjustments. Exposed to weather, dirt, waste, odors, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects. The ability to lift 100 pounds is desirable.