Senior Parks & Facilities Maintenance Technician

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - MC Parks; Boyds (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Parks is seeking a Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker at Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, MD. This full-time role supports operations across park grounds, facilities, and athletic fields.

You will operate tractors and heavy equipment, lead a crew, perform basic repairs, and ensure safety and cleanliness for patrons. Schedule may include days, nights, and weekends; willingness to respond to emergencies is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a wide range of vehicles and equipment, including tractors with attachments, mowers, chainsaws, and hand and power tools.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of park, trail, turf, and facility maintenance, including safety requirements.
• Ability to apply pesticides and fertilizers in accordance with certification and safety requirements.
• Skilled in basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and equipment maintenance.
• Willingness to respond to emergencies and work on weekends/evenings

Responsibilities

• Operate mid- to large-sized equipment such as mowers, tractors, loaders, and backhoes.
• Maintain park grounds, facilities, athletic fields, and playgrounds.
• Repair playgrounds and park structures; perform trail and tree maintenance.
• Provide instruction and guidance to crew members as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and severe weather events

Skills

Park maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Basic trades

Pesticide/fertilizer handling

Problem solving

Tools

Tractors with attachments

Mowers

Chainsaws

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Montgomery Parks is seeking a Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker at Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, MD. This full-time role supports operations across park grounds, facilities, and athletic fields.

You will operate tractors and heavy equipment, lead a crew, perform basic repairs, and ensure safety and cleanliness for patrons. Schedule may include days, nights, and weekends; willingness to respond to emergencies is essential.