Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker - CDL (15276, Grade HL5)

About the role

The Montgomery County Department of Parks—Southern Parks Division seeks an experienced, dynamic Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker-CDL to join the division’s Rapid Response Team located in Rockville, MD.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent maintenance issues, safety concerns, and emergencies.
• Perform park, trail, athletic field, facility, and grounds maintenance.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Operate Commission vehicles, including CDL-required vehicles.
• Operate and transport equipment, trailers, and attachments.
• Maintain park cleanliness and site upkeep.
• Assist with volunteer and community cleanup projects.
• Support event setup, takedown, and logistics.
• Conduct inspections and monitor safety.
• Maintain inventory and work records.
• Provide limited staff support and other duties as assigned.
• Support seasonal maintenance and weather recovery operations.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or 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.
• A valid driver’s license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations.
• Pass Commission medical examination.
• Some positions may require additional certifications within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate trucks, trailers, CDL vehicles, and maintenance equipment.
• Basic groundskeeping, maintenance, and repair skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete urgent work assignments.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete basic documentation.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Skills

• Operate and transport equipment, trailers, and attachments.
• Support volunteer and community events.
• Conduct inspections and monitor safety.
• Maintain inventory and work records.
• Provide limited staff support and other duties as assigned.
• Support seasonal maintenance and weather recovery operations.

Benefits

Primarily works outside but may work inside on occasion or as assigned. Exposure to various elements and all types of weather conditions, waste, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects (e.g.: bees, hornets, wasps etc.). Work requires constant kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and regularly up to 50 pounds. An essential employee required to be on-call 24 hours for any emergencies. Must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as necessary.

Pay

Salary based on experience

Schedule

Primarily works days with occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Additional Information

• Bilingual applications are highly encouraged to apply.
• On-call for emergencies.
• Very flexible benefits package!

Supplemental Information

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)