Salary : $38,748.00 – $68,627.00 Annually
Location : Hyattsville, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 11072
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 08/02/2023
Closing Date: 8/17/2023 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 park-school recreation areas 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 Northern Region Parks Division (NRPD) is one of three maintenance Divisions within this Department and is composed of eight major work programs: Fleet Management/Trades, Building Maintenance, Area Maintenance, Playgrounds, Trails, Athletic Field/Turf Management, Trash/Recycling/Waste Management, Program Support, and the administrative section. The mission of NRPD is to provide professional, high-quality maintenance and maintenance support services 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.
The Park/General Maintenance Worker III position is at the Polk Street Maintenance Facility in Hyattsville, Maryland. This role encompasses various responsibilities within park maintenance, ranging from trash management to landscape care, and from playground upkeep to facility maintenance.
All applicants to this job posting will be considered for this and future Park/General Maintenance Worker III job openings for 6 months or until qualified candidates have been exhausted from this job posting. At that time, a new job posting may be available for application to future openings.
Examples of Important Duties
- Efficiently and safely operate a variety of heavy machinery and equipment. This includes tractors with mowing attachments for large-scale turf maintenance, packer trucks for comprehensive waste management, front-end loaders for material transport and grading tasks, and chippers for tree limb removal and arbor care.
- Maintain park areas’ cleanliness and aesthetic appeal by ensuring comprehensive waste removal. Responsibilities include operating packer trucks to lift and empty large trash cans and barrels, manually picking up litter from the ground, and providing regular trash collection schedules. Work to minimize the impact of waste on the park environment and visitor experience.
- Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and repair tasks for playground areas. Load, transport, and evenly distribute playground chips to maintain safe and enjoyable play surfaces. Regularly inspect playground equipment for potential safety hazards, performing necessary repairs or replacements as needed.
- Employ various horticultural techniques to maintain and enhance the park’s landscapes. This includes operating chippers to clear and remove fallen tree limbs and executing a range of turf care tasks such as mowing, aerating, and fertilizing to promote healthy growth and an attractive appearance.
- Contribute to the safety and functionality of the park by installing and repairing fencing and bollard poles. Utilize various tools and techniques while adhering to safety guidelines to ensure durable and practical installations.
- Perform specialized maintenance tasks to keep ballfields in optimal condition. Use tractors with attachments to drag dirt infields, fill in low spots, and create a level and smooth playing surfaces for various recreational activities.
- Undertake regular cleaning and maintenance tasks in park buildings and facilities, ensuring they are clean, safe, and welcoming for visitors. Duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and performing minor repairs as required.
- Exhibit strong leadership skills by directing small maintenance crews. Coordinate tasks, ensure team productivity, and maintain a safe and efficient work environment. Provide training and guidance to less experienced staff members as required.
- Execute prompt and effective snow removal strategies during winter, ensuring park paths, parking lots, and facilities remain accessible and safe. Respond rapidly to storm damage by clearing debris, fallen branches, and other hazards, working to restore the park to a safe and usable condition as quickly as possible.
- Strictly adhere to all workplace safety guidelines and procedures. Monitor the work environment to identify potential hazards, take corrective action as required, and contribute to maintaining a culture of safety among all staff members.
- Conduct regular checks of park facilities and equipment, identifying and reporting maintenance needs or safety hazards. Perform preventative maintenance tasks to prolong the life of park assets and minimize downtime.
- Represent the park positively by assisting and interacting with park visitors in a friendly and professional manner. Provide information, directions, or assistance as needed, and contribute to a positive visitor experience.
Minimum Qualifications
1. High school graduate or GED, and four years of progressively responsible experience in grounds keeping, building maintenance, or park maintenance; and demonstrated ability to read and understand materials and instructions and write routine records and reports; or
2. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Pass Commission medical examination.
4. Valid driver’s license.
5. Additionally, contingent upon area of assignment, some positions in this class may require:
a. Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements upon appointment, or the ability to acquire one within six months.
b. Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator’s certification in the categories appropriate to the work assignment.
c. Certification by the National Playground Safety Institute.
Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Park/General Maintenance Worker III
Work Hours are 5:45 am – 2:30 pm
This position may involve seasonal weekend work and seasonal work schedule adjustments.
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.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2023 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%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 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%)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
- 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 benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
01
Do you have a have a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
02
How many years of groundskeeping, building maintenance, or park maintenance experience do you have?
- 0-1
- 2-3
- 4 or more
03
Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
Required Question