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HCG Harford County, Maryland•Fallston, MD

About The Position

This is manual and semi-skilled work involving a wide variety of routine maintenance and repair tasks on Parks and Recreation grounds and facilities, as well as other County-owned property. Initially, work is performed under close supervision; as skills are acquired, routine tasks may be performed independently. Work is inspected during progress and upon completion. The role includes maintaining parks, recreation facilities, landscaping, formal gardens, stormwater management ponds, and other County property. It also supports special events and the Adopt-A-Park program. The position is on 24-hour call during snowstorms and other emergencies and may be assigned to snow-clearing and snow-preparation operations. The listed salary range is $37,139–$99,026, with a budgeted salary of $39,500 annually. Other compensation may include overtime, compensatory time, and shift differentials.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or vocational-technical school, or possession of a GED certificate.
One year of experience in building maintenance, ground maintenance, landscaping, or farming work.
Valid Class C non-commercial driver's license with no more than three points.
General knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used to maintain parks and recreation facilities.
Basic knowledge of landscaping materials, plants, and equipment.
Ability to interact cooperatively and courteously with the public and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to drive cars and trucks, sometimes with a trailer.
Ability to transport materials between worksites.
Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, bend, or sit depending on the work assignment, and to stand or walk for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift and move objects while exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.
Must comply with applicable Federal OSHA, Maryland MOSH, and Harford County safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Groom ball diamonds and erect soccer and football goal posts.
Repair fencing and backstops, basketball backboards, nets, and rims.
Remove trash from parks, playgrounds, and other areas, and perform light janitorial work.
Operate maintenance equipment, including riding mowers, string trimmers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, infield machines, utility tractors, skid loaders, and woodchippers.
Drive pickups, SUVs, vans, and utility trucks, and transport equipment using a small lowboy trailer.
Clean the exterior of buildings and machinery.
Perform semi-skilled carpentry, painting, and other maintenance and repair work on County-owned property.
Install and remove temporary fencing for special events and help set up the Show mobile Stage.
Assist with landscaping, formal gardens, and stormwater management ponds on County-owned property.
Support the Adopt-A-Park program by installing and removing signs, delivering plants, and helping volunteer groups maintain park landscapes.
Remain on 24-hour call during snowstorms and other emergencies.
Report to DPW for snow-clearing duties and assist with snow-preparation operations, such as pretreating parking lots and sidewalks.
Perform other duties as assigned.