Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker - CDL (15165, Grade HL)
Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, us, 20792
Salary:
$42,135.00 - $74,625.00 Annually Location :
Upper Marlboro, MD Job Type:
Career Job Number:
15165 Department:
PGC Parks and Recreation Division:
Facility Services Division Opening Date:
07/29/2025 Closing Date:
8/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission is an award-winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of stream valley parks, large regional parks, neighborhood parks and recreation facilities throughout Montgomery and Prince George's counties. In Prince George's County, we are also responsible for developing the County's public recreation programs.
The Department of Parks & Recreation has the overall responsibility for planning, supervising and coordinating all park/recreation facilities and services throughout Prince George's County. The Facility Services Division (FSD) is the largest Division within this Department and is composed of six major work areas: Fleet Management, Buildings & Structures (Trade Shops), Horticulture & Forestry, Major Maintenance & Inspection, Critical Projects (Sustainability, Aquatics, Heavy Equipment/Roads and Grounds) and the Administration section. The mission of FSD is to provide professional, high-quality maintenance and maintenance support service for all parks and recreation facilities and to support the diverse work programs of the Parks & Recreation Department in Prince George's County and its customers.
Examples of Important Duties This position is located in the Critical Projects section solely at the Largo HQ Campus and will perform skilled maintenance throughout the campus to include various levels of building and grounds maintenance tasks. This position involves considerable responsibility, complexity, and variety. Requires operating and transporting a variety of equipment (e.g., dump trucks with plows or graders, operates trucks with snowplow attachments to plow and remove snow and ice from roads and parking lots, tank trucks, tractors with attachments, backhoes and front-end loaders, bucket trucks, large industrial type power mowers with attachable implements). This is the expert level in park/general maintenance work involving all types of equipment, difficult specialized assignments and trades. The incumbent will perform work of increasing difficulty and responsibility to develop and improve skills. The candidate in this class is regularly given independent work assignments but may work as part of a team. Informs leader or supervisor of job progress and completion and any problems requiring attention. May enter work order completion forms into the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary $42,135-$74,625
(Work Hours are 6:00 am - 2:45 pm) Working Conditions: Primarily works inside but may work outside on occasion or as assigned. This position will possibly include weekend work, evenings and holidays. Occasionally exposed to inclement weather, dirt, waste, odors, chemicals, pesticides, wildlife and potentially harmful insects and plants. Ability to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and regularly up to 50 pounds.
Minimum 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 Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of their position. 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. Supplemental Information
Classification Specification Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker 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 or301-454-1411(Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you. THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan
Employee Contribution
Plan C 9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only) Plan E 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional) Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
Medical
Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%) UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%) UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%) Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%) Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,200 Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%) Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000 Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll. Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
Annual: 15 days per year Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period) Sick: 15 days per year Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
Credit Union Employee Assistance Plan Legal Services Plan Tuition Assistance Program Wellness Program Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694. 01
Do you possess a CDL or have the ability to attain one within six (6) months?
Yes No
Required Question
$42,135.00 - $74,625.00 Annually Location :
Upper Marlboro, MD Job Type:
Career Job Number:
15165 Department:
PGC Parks and Recreation Division:
Facility Services Division Opening Date:
07/29/2025 Closing Date:
8/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission is an award-winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of stream valley parks, large regional parks, neighborhood parks and recreation facilities throughout Montgomery and Prince George's counties. In Prince George's County, we are also responsible for developing the County's public recreation programs.
The Department of Parks & Recreation has the overall responsibility for planning, supervising and coordinating all park/recreation facilities and services throughout Prince George's County. The Facility Services Division (FSD) is the largest Division within this Department and is composed of six major work areas: Fleet Management, Buildings & Structures (Trade Shops), Horticulture & Forestry, Major Maintenance & Inspection, Critical Projects (Sustainability, Aquatics, Heavy Equipment/Roads and Grounds) and the Administration section. The mission of FSD is to provide professional, high-quality maintenance and maintenance support service for all parks and recreation facilities and to support the diverse work programs of the Parks & Recreation Department in Prince George's County and its customers.
Examples of Important Duties This position is located in the Critical Projects section solely at the Largo HQ Campus and will perform skilled maintenance throughout the campus to include various levels of building and grounds maintenance tasks. This position involves considerable responsibility, complexity, and variety. Requires operating and transporting a variety of equipment (e.g., dump trucks with plows or graders, operates trucks with snowplow attachments to plow and remove snow and ice from roads and parking lots, tank trucks, tractors with attachments, backhoes and front-end loaders, bucket trucks, large industrial type power mowers with attachable implements). This is the expert level in park/general maintenance work involving all types of equipment, difficult specialized assignments and trades. The incumbent will perform work of increasing difficulty and responsibility to develop and improve skills. The candidate in this class is regularly given independent work assignments but may work as part of a team. Informs leader or supervisor of job progress and completion and any problems requiring attention. May enter work order completion forms into the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary $42,135-$74,625
(Work Hours are 6:00 am - 2:45 pm) Working Conditions: Primarily works inside but may work outside on occasion or as assigned. This position will possibly include weekend work, evenings and holidays. Occasionally exposed to inclement weather, dirt, waste, odors, chemicals, pesticides, wildlife and potentially harmful insects and plants. Ability to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and regularly up to 50 pounds.
Minimum 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 Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of their position. 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. Supplemental Information
Classification Specification Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker 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 or301-454-1411(Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you. THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan
Employee Contribution
Plan C 9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only) Plan E 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional) Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
Medical
Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%) UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%) UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%) Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%) Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,200 Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%) Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000 Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll. Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
Annual: 15 days per year Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period) Sick: 15 days per year Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
Credit Union Employee Assistance Plan Legal Services Plan Tuition Assistance Program Wellness Program Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694. 01
Do you possess a CDL or have the ability to attain one within six (6) months?
Yes No
Required Question