Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Senior Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker (12497, Grade HL3)
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Greenbelt, Maryland, us, 20771
Senior Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker (12497, Grade HL3)
Re‑advertisement. Previous applicants need not reapply.
The Olney Manor Management Area consists of 44 parks covering 3,841 acres. These parks include 3 recreational parks, local parks, conservation parks, neighborhood parks, 50 athletic fields, 50 tennis courts, and 36 playgrounds. Under the supervision of a park maintenance leader, the selected candidate performs a wide variety of professional park operations within the Olney Manor Management Area. The responsibilities include diverse park operations and programs to provide a secure, safe, and enjoyable park experience for the public.
The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC) is a six‑time National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks staffs nearly 800 employees and serves more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. The department manages 415 parks on more than 37,000 acres of parkland. For more information, visit
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/ .
The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Very flexible benefits package and competitive compensation.
All applicants to this job posting will be considered for this and future Senior Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker openings for six months or until all qualified candidates have been exhausted. At that time, a new posting may be available.
Responsibilities
Operate non‑CDL vehicles and equipment, including riding mowers, tractor attachments, trucks, front‑end loaders, and backhoes.
Perform landscaping duties such as spreading grass seed, lime, fertilizer, and topdressing on fields. Operate tractor attachments for planting, trimming, and pruning trees and shrubs.
Maintain and install park fixtures and furnishings.
Perform athletic field maintenance, operating tractor attachments to rake, drag, and grade fields, and spray pesticides.
Track and record daily work assignments for EAM.
Keep the supervisor updated on assigned work tasks.
Respond to emergencies and inclement weather conditions such as hurricanes, blizzards, and earthquakes.
Provide general custodial duties including cleaning restrooms, setting up meeting rooms, relocating equipment and furniture, mopping, sweeping, stripping, and refinishing floors, as well as general repairs.
Perform reuse and recycle collections.
Work as part of a group or occasionally alone.
Working Conditions
Position requires a combination of field and office work, with exposure to various elements and adverse weather conditions.
Requires constant bending, lifting, and carrying of heavy objects up to 100 pounds and regularly up to 50 pounds.
Additional Information
The selected candidate primarily works outside and will be exposed to all types of weather.
Working on weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required.
The incumbent may be exposed to weather, dirt, waste, odors, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects.
Pass Commission medical examination.
Minimum age 18 years.
Two (2) years of experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance, or park maintenance, or a semi‑skilled trade such as HVACR, plumbing, painting, masonry, electrical, or carpentry is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Valid driver's license in accordance with state and commission rules and regulations, without restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive commission vehicles.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Very competitive and flexible benefits programs are available.
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/ .
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 application.
May be subject to medical, drug, and alcohol testing.
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The Olney Manor Management Area consists of 44 parks covering 3,841 acres. These parks include 3 recreational parks, local parks, conservation parks, neighborhood parks, 50 athletic fields, 50 tennis courts, and 36 playgrounds. Under the supervision of a park maintenance leader, the selected candidate performs a wide variety of professional park operations within the Olney Manor Management Area. The responsibilities include diverse park operations and programs to provide a secure, safe, and enjoyable park experience for the public.
The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC) is a six‑time National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks staffs nearly 800 employees and serves more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. The department manages 415 parks on more than 37,000 acres of parkland. For more information, visit
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/ .
The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Very flexible benefits package and competitive compensation.
All applicants to this job posting will be considered for this and future Senior Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker openings for six months or until all qualified candidates have been exhausted. At that time, a new posting may be available.
Responsibilities
Operate non‑CDL vehicles and equipment, including riding mowers, tractor attachments, trucks, front‑end loaders, and backhoes.
Perform landscaping duties such as spreading grass seed, lime, fertilizer, and topdressing on fields. Operate tractor attachments for planting, trimming, and pruning trees and shrubs.
Maintain and install park fixtures and furnishings.
Perform athletic field maintenance, operating tractor attachments to rake, drag, and grade fields, and spray pesticides.
Track and record daily work assignments for EAM.
Keep the supervisor updated on assigned work tasks.
Respond to emergencies and inclement weather conditions such as hurricanes, blizzards, and earthquakes.
Provide general custodial duties including cleaning restrooms, setting up meeting rooms, relocating equipment and furniture, mopping, sweeping, stripping, and refinishing floors, as well as general repairs.
Perform reuse and recycle collections.
Work as part of a group or occasionally alone.
Working Conditions
Position requires a combination of field and office work, with exposure to various elements and adverse weather conditions.
Requires constant bending, lifting, and carrying of heavy objects up to 100 pounds and regularly up to 50 pounds.
Additional Information
The selected candidate primarily works outside and will be exposed to all types of weather.
Working on weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required.
The incumbent may be exposed to weather, dirt, waste, odors, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects.
Pass Commission medical examination.
Minimum age 18 years.
Two (2) years of experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance, or park maintenance, or a semi‑skilled trade such as HVACR, plumbing, painting, masonry, electrical, or carpentry is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Valid driver's license in accordance with state and commission rules and regulations, without restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive commission vehicles.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Very competitive and flexible benefits programs are available.
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/ .
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 application.
May be subject to medical, drug, and alcohol testing.
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