Playground Maintenance Technician - Seasonal

Job Summary

Do you enjoy working in the landscape or skilled trade industry? Do you want to work with playground equipment and maintenance? Are you ambitious and eager to learn? If this sounds like you, The Montgomery County Department of Parks is the place you want to be!

About the Role

We are currently seeking motivated carpentry and maintenance industry professionals to join the Playground Team as a Playground Maintenance Technician.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled playground maintenance and renovation work to keep all Montgomery County playgrounds up to code.
  • Playground surface repairs
  • Boarder replacement
  • Component replacement (slides, swings, chains, decks, etc.)
  • Raking
  • Digging and weed removal from playgrounds
• General grounds maintenance - leaf removal, litter cleanup, hardscapes repair, fencing repair, weeding surfaces, removing fallen trees, pruning, and snow removal.
• Operates equipment such as trucks, truck and trailer combination, Foam Stream Machine, Vermeer with attachments (bucket, forks, etc.), blowers, chainsaws, power tools (drills, circular saws, power ratchets, etc.).
• Able to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions effectively and efficiently. Communicate any concerns and/or needs for repairs/tasks or equipment.
• May be required to drive Commission vehicles upon completion of defensive driving training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is necessary except for specialized skills (for example typing) or licenses/certificates (for example, Red Cross Life Saving Certificate) that are directly related to the job.
• One year of outdoor landscape industry experience in lawncare, grounds maintenance, carpentry/skilled trades or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate in another language a plus.

Supplemental Information

• May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
• These positions are seasonal and do not include a benefits package.
• A complete criminal background investigation will be conducted prior to hire.
• 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 accommodations 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).

Benefit Summary

This is a summary of benefits extended to all Seasonal employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). For a more detailed description of benefits, please see the appropriate benefits brochure, service agreement or manual.