(HRY) Grounds Maintenance Worker

Calvert County Government

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the routine maintenance of the County park grounds, buildings, and equipment. This maintenance work is performed at the semiskilled level. The work performed is of a routine nature and procedures and standards to be maintained are clearly outlined, and the work is carefully checked upon completion.

Requirements

• Completion of the tenth grade.
• Six months experience in grounds maintenance work.
• Valid driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Regulations may be required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Operation of County owned vehicle.
• Subject to background investigation if employed in the Department of Parks and Recreation or Department of Public Works Buildings and Grounds.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of operation of tractors and trucks.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of the operation of power mowers, garden and other hand tools.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.
• Knowledge of a variety of grounds maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform routine manual work.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public.

Responsibilities

• Installs locks and repairs doors.
• Builds and repairs picnic tables, benches, etc.
• Installs window panes.
• Repairs leaky faucets, sinks, toilets, and urinals.
• Replaces light fixtures and bulbs.
• Marks ball field base lines.
• Replaces nets on tennis courts, and keeps courts free of debris.
• Installs and maintains fences, backstops, etc.
• Cleans snack bars and restrooms.
• Greases tractors, bush-hogs, and mowers.
• Cleans out drainage ditches.
• Cuts grass with power mower.
• Maintains flower beds and shrubbery in parks.
• Rakes and loads grass, leaves, and brush.
• Cleans grounds.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits to enhance the lifestyle of our employees and the lifestyle of their families and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED