Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker (14932, Grade HL5)

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Maryland; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking organization dedicated to maintaining beautiful parks and combating climate change. As a Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker, you'll operate heavy equipment, perform essential maintenance tasks, and lead teams to ensure our parks remain appealing and functional. This role offers a varied workload, from managing stormwater facilities to maintaining athletic fields and playgrounds. With a commitment to employee growth and a competitive benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about outdoor work and community service.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Employee Referral Program

Flexible Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in groundskeeping, building, or park maintenance.
• Valid driver's license required, must pass medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Operate large equipment for park maintenance and stormwater management.
• Perform general maintenance tasks and minor repairs.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Building Maintenance

Park Maintenance

Carpentry

Custodial Services

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Tractors

Large Mowers

Backhoe

Loader

CDL Vehicles

Job description

• Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors to keep our Parks appealing and combat climate change?
• Are you a team player who enjoys a varied workload?
• Are you looking to work with an organization that promotes your growth and development?

If this sounds like you, The Montgomery County Department of Parks, Northern Parks Division, is the place you want to be! We are currently seeking experienced, dynamic, highly motivated team players to join us as a Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker at Storm Water Management.

The Storm Water Management area, located in Black Hill Regional Park, consists of over 56 Bioretention Areas, seven (7) Dams, over 67 Dry Ponds, 81 Trenches, and 41 wet ponds. The department works hard to reduce the volume and intensity of water that rushes into the stream during a storm event by providing short-term storage of stormwater.

Under general supervision of a Park/Facilities Maintenance Leader, the successful candidate will perform a variety of general park maintenance tasks such as grass mowing, trash removal, trail maintenance, tree planting, pruning, and aftercare cleaning, repairing park buildings and structures while working with and occasionally leading teams of career and/or seasonal employees. The ideal candidate should possess skills to operate trucks, tractors with attachments, large riding mowers, loaders, and forklifts. Trade skills in carpentry and painting are a plus.

What the Job will Involve:

• Operation of mid-sized to large equipment to include large mowers, tractors with attachments, backhoe, loader, etc.
• Operation of trucks, truck and trailer combinations, snowplows, dump trucks, trash trucks, etc.
• Hauling heavy-duty tractors, skid steer or other large equipment using a trailer and CDL vehicles.
• Occasional supervision of park maintenance employees performing general park maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform minor repairs to playground equipment, carpentry, custodial, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Perform general maintenance to playgrounds, buildings, and grounds.
• Responds to emergencies and inclement weather conditions such as hurricanes, blizzards, and earthquakes.
• Athletic field maintenance includes operating tractor w/ attachment to rake, drag and grade fields. Also sprays pesticides.
• Ability to work independently and be proficient in grounds maintenance as well as custodial services.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and materials.
• Performs stormwater facilities preventive maintenance according to the Department of Environment Protection standards.
• Maintain bio-retention and rain garden facilities with balanced vegetation and free of weeds.

Minimum Requirements:

1. High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance or park maintenance.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total four (4) 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 of their position.
5. Pass Commission medical examination.
6. Depending upon the area of assignment, some positions in this class require within 12 months of hire (a) Commercial driver’s license (CDL) 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 Fertilizer Applicator certification;
• National Playground Safety Institute certification.

Working Conditions:

• Incumbent primarily works outside with a combination of office work occasionally or as assigned.
• Exposure to various elements and all types of weather conditions, waste, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects (e.g.: bees, hornets, wasps etc.).
• Work requires constant kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and regularly up to 50 pounds.
• An essential employee required to be on-call 24 hours for any emergencies.
• Must be available to work weekends and evenings as necessary.

Diversity Statement:

Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, or ideology or status as a Veteran.

Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities at:

https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Competitive Employment Sign-on Bonus and Employee Referral Program available until June 30, 2025. (Commensurate with education, experience and other MNCPPC eligibility criteria).

* Very flexible and competitive benefits package available!