Seasonal Maintenance Assistant Green Ridge State Forest

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Seasonal Maintenance Assistants to join their team at Green Ridge State Forest. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance tasks, including routine construction work, campsite upkeep, and minor repairs. Candidates will also engage in habitat improvement projects and may need to operate small equipment like mowers and chainsaws. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors and are looking for a short-term position with flexible starting and ending dates. Join a dedicated team committed to preserving Maryland's natural beauty!

Qualifications

• Experience operating small equipment like mowers and chainsaws.
• Ability to supervise work crews and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks including construction work and preventive maintenance.
• Operate chainsaws and assist in habitat improvement projects.

Skills

Operating small equipment

Supervising work crews

Working independently

Customer service

Education

Completion of the eighth grade

Tools

Chainsaws

Mowers

Heavy equipment (bulldozers, plows)

Job description

Introduction

4 Positions Available
March-December 2025
Starting and ending dates are negotiable

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Western Region – Green Ridge State Forest, Flintstone, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service/Western Region, is currently accepting applications for Seasonal Maintenance Assistant positions located at Green Ridge State Forest in Flintstone, Maryland. Work entails performing independently moderately complex tasks in maintenance work, including routine construction work, campsite maintenance, rendering routine preventive maintenance, and making minor repairs or improvements to buildings, fixtures, mechanical equipment, grounds and roadways. Other duties may include but are not limited to: snow removal, planting trees, operating chainsaws, habitat improvement projects and boundary line maintenance. May be required to work weekends and/or holidays. Short term and ten-month contracts are available.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience:
Experience operating small equipment such as mowers and chainsaws.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Working knowledge of operation and maintenance of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, plows, large trucks, etc; of conservation principles and practices.
Elementary knowledge of agricultural practices of the more common species of plant life and wildlife indigenous to the state and its geography; of fire suppression practices.
Ability to supervise work crews; to carry out orders and instructions; to work independently on specialized assignments; to work effectively with fellow workers; to deal with the general public.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Persons in this position may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions of this position.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at [e-mail]; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano at [e-mail].
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
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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.