Seasonal Green Infrastructure Technician

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Credit union

Job summary

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission seeks seasonal groundskeeper for outdoor maintenance of stormwater facilities and landscaped areas in Prince George’s County. Responsibilities include weeding, planting, mowing embankments, clearing debris, and performing minor repairs under supervision.

Eligible candidates should have two years in groundskeeping or park maintenance, a valid driver's license, and be able to pass a medical exam; on-site work with varied weather conditions and

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance, or park maintenance.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and qualify to drive Commission vehicles within Prince George’s County.
• Ability to read and write.
• Pass Commission medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Performs stormwater facilities preventive maintenance according to Department standards.
• Maintain bioretention and rain garden facilities with healthy vegetation and free of weeds.
• Operates hand and power tools and walk-behind or riding mowers.
• Perform routine safety inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Demonstrates safe working practices and uses PPE (eye protection, hearing protection and gloves).

Skills

Groundskeeping knowledge

Landscaping skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Reading and writing basics

Tools

String trimmer

Backpack blower

Walking mower

Riding mower

Tractor with attachments

Job description

Description

Are you interested in making a direct impact in climate resilience? Do you love working outside in parks or do you have a passion for native plants? The Critical Projects Stormwater Team oversees the maintenance of over 400 stormwater facilities. The team is responsible for the non-structural maintenance of various types of stormwater facilities, including bioretention facilities, rain gardens, dry ponds, wet ponds, sand filters, infiltration trenches, and bioswales.

The typical maintenance work includes weeding of vegetated facilities, planting of new facilities and supplemental planting of existing facilities; mowing the embankment of ponds, keeping control structures free of trash and debris, removing the vegetation growing on sand filters and on stone or gravel infiltration facilities, collecting trash from all facilities, removing accumulated sediment, and performing erosion repairs.

The successful candidate will be able to perform the activities with minimal supervision and actively reporting to the team leader. Additional skills include operation of vehicles, specialized landscape equipment such as string trimmer, backpack blower, etc. and utilizes a variety of hand and power tools used in gardening and landscape maintenance work, performs preventative maintenance and minor repair on equipment. Preferred candidates with knowledge of principles of stormwater management including types of stormwater management facilities, basic design principles, and routine maintenance tasks.

Examples of Important Duties

• Performs stormwater facilities preventive maintenance according to the Department of Environment Protection standards.
• Maintain bioretention and rain garden facilities with healthy vegetation and free of weeds.
• Operates various hand and power tools and walk-behind mowers and riding mowers.
• Perform routine safety inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Demonstrates safe working practices and use of personal protection equipment including eye protection, hearing protection, work gloves and steel-toed boots.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and qualify to drive Commission vehicles to locations within Prince George’s County.
• Two years of experience in grounds keeping, building maintenance, or park maintenance.
• Ability to read and write.
• Pass Commission medical examination.

Important Skills And Characteristics

• Knowledge of groundskeeping, landscaping, and park general maintenance operation, safety, turf maintenance, work with pesticides and pesticide safety, basic vehicle and equipment maintenance, cleaning agents and cleaning procedures and Commission organization, policies and procedures*.
• Skill in operation of hand and power tools, riding mowers, tractor with attachments and trucks and/or truck trailer combinations.
• Ability to understand a system of procedures, read and understand labels, read and write routine reports and emails, provide courteous service.
• Developed primarily after employment in this job class.

Supplemental Information

May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Working Conditions

Primarily works outdoors. Work conditions may include exposure to dust, vibration, noise, chemicals, dirt, waste, odors, pesticides, wildlife, potential harmful insects (for example, bees, hornets, wasps, etc.) as well as exposure to adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, snow, rain, etc.). The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, googles, gloves, or full personal protection equipment. Work requires constant bending, lifting, and carrying heavy objects of up to 50 pounds. An essential employee for on-call 24 hours for emergencies. Regular work hours are 6:00 am to 2:45 pm Monday - Friday, but employee may be required to work some evenings and weekends.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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 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.

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2026 Benefit Summary For Seasonal Intermittent Employees

The following information is a summary of benefits extended to all Seasonal employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). This is for informational purposes only and is subject to change.

Limited Benefits For Seasonal Employees

Health Insurance Plans

Eligible Employees Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%.

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO)
• Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Sick Leave Benefits

This summary is intended to highlight some of the benefits offered by the M-NCPPC. It is not an all-inclusive agreement and is subject to change. For a more detailed description of benefits, please see the appropriate benefits brochure, service agreement or manual. For more information, contact The Health and Benefits Office at [e-mail] or 301-454-1694.

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Do you have two years of experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance, or park maintenance?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question