Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker - CDL (12784, Grade HL5)

About the role

The Green Farm Multi-Agency Service Park in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking a Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker - CDL. This is a full-time position for someone who enjoys outdoor work, operates equipment, and supports a reliable crew that maintains parks used by the community every day.

Responsibilities

• Operate mid- to large-sized equipment, including large mowers, tractors with attachments, loaders, and backhoes
• Operate CDL vehicles such as dump trucks, trash trucks, snowplows, and truck and trailer combinations
• Haul heavy equipment, including tractors and skid steers, using CDL vehicles and trailers
• Perform general maintenance of park grounds, playgrounds, buildings, athletic fields, and stormwater facilities
• Rake, drag, grade, and apply pesticides to athletic fields
• Perform preventive maintenance of stormwater, bioretention, and rain garden facilities, including vegetation and weed control
• Complete minor repairs and basic carpentry, custodial, and preventive maintenance tasks
• Provide limited direction to other maintenance staff as needed
• Respond to emergencies and severe weather events
• Work independently and maintain tools, materials, and supplies

Requirements

• Demonstrated working knowledge of park, trail, turf, and facility maintenance, including related safety requirements
• Experience operating a wide range of vehicles and equipment, including CDL vehicles, heavy equipment, tractors with attachments, mowers, chainsaws, and hand and power tools
• Understanding of safety practices and proper use of equipment, pesticides, fertilizers, and cleaning materials
• Skilled in performing maintenance work and providing support in basic trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and equipment maintenance
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills to assess maintenance needs and complete more complex repairs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED)
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance or park maintenance
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total four (4) years
• Valid driver’s license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations
• Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive
• Pass Commission medical examination
• Depending upon the area of assignment, some positions in this class require within 12 months of hire (a) Commercial driver’s license (CDL) 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 Fertilizer Applicator certification; and National Playground Safety Institute certification

Skills

• Working knowledge of park, trail, turf, and facility maintenance
• Experience operating a wide range of vehicles and equipment
• Understanding of safety practices and proper use of equipment
• Basic carpentry and painting skills
• Problem-solving skills

Benefits

Montgomery Parks offers a very flexible benefits package.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Schedules may include days, nights, and weekends as needed.