City of Gaithersburg
Maintenance Worker - Landscaping/Forestry Crew and Parks Maintenance Crew
City of Gaithersburg, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883
Do you like to work outside? Are you interested in being part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional services that improve and maintain a community's quality of life? Would you like to find a career, not just a job? You’ve come to the right place! We have several immediate openings for Maintenance Workers on our Landscaping & Forestry Crew and on our Parks Maintenance Crew in the Gaithersburg Department of Public Works.
40 hours per week; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Starting salary for the Maintenance Worker I position is negotiable within the target hiring range ($40,040 - $48,000) and will be offered at a level consistent with the relevant experience, knowledge, qualifications, training, certifications, and skills proficiency of the candidate.
We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), paid time off, generous retirement contributions, health and wellness programs, tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans, excellent work/life balance, and training and professional growth opportunities.
You must have some related experience performing manual work such as routine landscaping, mowing, or maintenance/construction. Experience using hand tools, mowers, trimmers, and other portable power tools is desirable. If you possess a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement ("N") at the time of hire, and/or can demonstrate proficiency in meeting required skill levels, you may be eligible to be hired above the Maintenance Worker I level.
The Landscaping & Forestry crew maintains more than 91 properties, places over 800 yards of mulch, plants 150 trees, and trims more than 2,500 trees each year. The Municipal Parks Maintenance crew maintains 25 City parks and 13 recreation facilities that encompass more than 854 acres and include athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts, playground equipment, aquatic centers, meeting and class facilities, gymnasiums, fitness facilities, miniature golf, skateboarding, outdoor performance pavilion, walking and biking trails, and natural areas.
The Public Works team is hardworking, collaborative, and committed to keeping the City beautiful and well‑maintained and exceeding the expectations of our citizens and visitors to our community.
A job in the Public Works Department brings plenty of opportunities! We invest in our employees and encourage and reward employee growth and development through the Public Works professional career path plan, which provides our employees with the opportunity to advance and be compensated in accordance with proficiency in demonstrated skills without having to wait for a specific promotional opportunity. The City is committed to providing you with the training and support you need to successfully move up the career path at the pace you choose. We want to retain our employees for long‑term growth!
What you will do with us:
Plant, maintain, and water trees, shrubs, and flowers; median beautification; weed and litter control; mulching and edging (Landscaping/Forestry Crew).
Prune, maintain, and remove trees; clear trees or landscaped areas after storm or accident damage (Landscaping/Forestry Crew).
Grounds keeping and maintenance duties such as mowing, edging, trimming, leaf raking/collection, mulching, pruning, cleaning and maintaining park facilities and restrooms, loading and unloading materials and equipment, picking up/collecting trash; installing and removing park signage; installing and removing festive lights, decorations, and flags (Parks Maintenance Crew).
Assist with building maintenance and repair work including masonry, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing (Parks Maintenance Crew).
Traffic control at construction and maintenance sites.
Assist with snow removal and ice control and with special projects as needed.
Provide outstanding service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.
Key job responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the complete classification description for the Maintenance Worker I position. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for this position to provide opportunity for growth and development (Grade 301 in the City's FY 2026 Schedule of Salary Ranges).
What you will need to be considered:
Be hard‑working, dependable, responsible, punctual, and safety conscious.
Be able to deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
Be able to work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort.
Be able to perform moderate to heavy manual labor over extended periods of time, possibly under adverse weather conditions.
Have the ability to operate maintenance and repair equipment and tools in a manner consistent with safety procedures.
Be able to understand and carry out specific oral instructions.
Be at least 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent (GED) desirable.
Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Have some experience (6 to 12 months) performing routine landscaping, mowing, or related maintenance/construction work, including manual labor experience involving the use of hand tools and portable power tools (desirable).
A valid, unexpired Medical Examiner’s Certificate/DOT physical card (may be obtained during pre‑employment medical examination and must be maintained throughout employment).
Have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to follow safety precautions and work procedures.
Ability to work from equipment of various heights and in confined spaces.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when required; and to return to work when designated to be on call for emergency situations or repair work and/or snow and ice removal.
Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.
Interested applicants must submit an online application to be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately, so prompt application is strongly encouraged. Positions will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
These positions are full‑time and non‑exempt which means an individual in the Maintenance Worker position is eligible for overtime compensation under the provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the City’s personnel regulations. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.
Successful candidates will be subject to a pre‑employment criminal background investigation and medical examination including drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol‑free, drug‑free, and smoke‑free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre‑employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.
For more information about the position, contact the Department of Public Works at 301.258.6370 or publicworks@gaithersburgmd.gov. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at 301.258.6327 or hr@gaithersburgmd.gov.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.
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40 hours per week; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Starting salary for the Maintenance Worker I position is negotiable within the target hiring range ($40,040 - $48,000) and will be offered at a level consistent with the relevant experience, knowledge, qualifications, training, certifications, and skills proficiency of the candidate.
We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), paid time off, generous retirement contributions, health and wellness programs, tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans, excellent work/life balance, and training and professional growth opportunities.
You must have some related experience performing manual work such as routine landscaping, mowing, or maintenance/construction. Experience using hand tools, mowers, trimmers, and other portable power tools is desirable. If you possess a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement ("N") at the time of hire, and/or can demonstrate proficiency in meeting required skill levels, you may be eligible to be hired above the Maintenance Worker I level.
The Landscaping & Forestry crew maintains more than 91 properties, places over 800 yards of mulch, plants 150 trees, and trims more than 2,500 trees each year. The Municipal Parks Maintenance crew maintains 25 City parks and 13 recreation facilities that encompass more than 854 acres and include athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts, playground equipment, aquatic centers, meeting and class facilities, gymnasiums, fitness facilities, miniature golf, skateboarding, outdoor performance pavilion, walking and biking trails, and natural areas.
The Public Works team is hardworking, collaborative, and committed to keeping the City beautiful and well‑maintained and exceeding the expectations of our citizens and visitors to our community.
A job in the Public Works Department brings plenty of opportunities! We invest in our employees and encourage and reward employee growth and development through the Public Works professional career path plan, which provides our employees with the opportunity to advance and be compensated in accordance with proficiency in demonstrated skills without having to wait for a specific promotional opportunity. The City is committed to providing you with the training and support you need to successfully move up the career path at the pace you choose. We want to retain our employees for long‑term growth!
What you will do with us:
Plant, maintain, and water trees, shrubs, and flowers; median beautification; weed and litter control; mulching and edging (Landscaping/Forestry Crew).
Prune, maintain, and remove trees; clear trees or landscaped areas after storm or accident damage (Landscaping/Forestry Crew).
Grounds keeping and maintenance duties such as mowing, edging, trimming, leaf raking/collection, mulching, pruning, cleaning and maintaining park facilities and restrooms, loading and unloading materials and equipment, picking up/collecting trash; installing and removing park signage; installing and removing festive lights, decorations, and flags (Parks Maintenance Crew).
Assist with building maintenance and repair work including masonry, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing (Parks Maintenance Crew).
Traffic control at construction and maintenance sites.
Assist with snow removal and ice control and with special projects as needed.
Provide outstanding service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.
Key job responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the complete classification description for the Maintenance Worker I position. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for this position to provide opportunity for growth and development (Grade 301 in the City's FY 2026 Schedule of Salary Ranges).
What you will need to be considered:
Be hard‑working, dependable, responsible, punctual, and safety conscious.
Be able to deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
Be able to work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort.
Be able to perform moderate to heavy manual labor over extended periods of time, possibly under adverse weather conditions.
Have the ability to operate maintenance and repair equipment and tools in a manner consistent with safety procedures.
Be able to understand and carry out specific oral instructions.
Be at least 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent (GED) desirable.
Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Have some experience (6 to 12 months) performing routine landscaping, mowing, or related maintenance/construction work, including manual labor experience involving the use of hand tools and portable power tools (desirable).
A valid, unexpired Medical Examiner’s Certificate/DOT physical card (may be obtained during pre‑employment medical examination and must be maintained throughout employment).
Have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to follow safety precautions and work procedures.
Ability to work from equipment of various heights and in confined spaces.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when required; and to return to work when designated to be on call for emergency situations or repair work and/or snow and ice removal.
Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.
Interested applicants must submit an online application to be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately, so prompt application is strongly encouraged. Positions will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
These positions are full‑time and non‑exempt which means an individual in the Maintenance Worker position is eligible for overtime compensation under the provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the City’s personnel regulations. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.
Successful candidates will be subject to a pre‑employment criminal background investigation and medical examination including drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol‑free, drug‑free, and smoke‑free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre‑employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.
For more information about the position, contact the Department of Public Works at 301.258.6370 or publicworks@gaithersburgmd.gov. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at 301.258.6327 or hr@gaithersburgmd.gov.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.
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