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

About the role

This is a stable, full-time position for someone who enjoys outdoor work, working with equipment, and being part of 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
• Maintain 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

Very flexible benefits package!

Pay

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Primarily works outside but may work inside on occasion or as assigned. Works primarily weekdays, but may include days, nights, and weekends as needed.

Additional Information

• Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position.
• All applicants will be considered not only for current openings but also for future Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker positions for up to six months, or until there are no more qualified applicants.
• Bilingual applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
• This position is a union-represented role covered by the MCGEO collective bargaining agreement.
• Classification Specification Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker-CDL May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
• 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).