Parks/Facilities Maintenance Leader - CDL (14992, Grade 16)

About the role

The Montgomery County Department of Parks—Southern Parks Division seeks an experienced, organized, and professional Parks/Facilities Maintenance Leader-CDL to oversee the division’s Stormwater Management Team located in Potomac, MD.

Responsibilities

• Lead stormwater maintenance across park systems and facilities
• Schedule and supervise staff, ensuring environmental compliance
• Inspect, maintain, and repair drainage systems and infrastructure
• Support emergency response operations (e.g., storm events, flooding, debris removal)
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, tools, and CDL-required vehicles
• Transport crews and materials; support storm and emergency response
• Manage staffing, schedules, and work orders
• Track assets, activities, and compliance reporting
• Maintain records, communication, and staff training

Requirements

• A Class-A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required and must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED)
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in ground maintenance, golf course maintenance, building maintenance or park maintenance
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total five (5) years
• Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations
• Pass Commission medical examination
• 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

Skills

• Strong knowledge of stormwater practices and regulations
• Effective leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Tech-proficient, safety-focused, and environmentally driven

Benefits

• Very flexible benefits package

Pay

Salary based on experience

Schedule

Primarily works outside. May be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays. Occasional exposure to weather, dirt, waste, odors, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects (e.g., bees, hornets, wasps) and plants (e.g., poison ivy).

Ability to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and regularly up to 50 pounds

Additional Information

• Class-A CDL required within 12 months
• Public sector experience preferred
• GIS, MS Office, and regulatory knowledge required
• Bilingual skills a plus; on-call for emergencies