Park Maintenance Specialist II

Calvert County Government•Dunkirk, MD

2d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Park Maintenance Specialist II position at Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park. This beautiful park features miles of nature trails; multi-purpose athletic fields; and ongoing capital improvement projects, offering endless opportunities for community engagement and outdoor activities. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM and will be required to work mandatory shifts in inclement weather situations such as snow/ice removal. This position will report directly to the Park Manager. Performs park maintenance, park cleaning, and landscaping activities. Work involves performing general repairs, welding, fabrication, painting and cleaning of County parks and facilities which may involve installation of necessary equipment. Work requires ability to follow instructions and stay abreast of changing regulations. Work is performed under close to general supervision.

Requirements

Completion of high school.
Three years of building and grounds or parks maintenance experience.
Valid driver’s license.
A current Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Regulations may be required.
Valid Class A commercial driver's license and a current Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Regulations may be required. If so, must be obtained within six months of employment and at employee's expense.
May require ongoing training or certification in OSHA requirements, CPR and first aid, and environmental regulations.
Must be 18 years of age.
Operation of County owned vehicle.
May be subject to alcohol and drug testing.
Subject to background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Ability to Perform minor repairs and park maintenance.
Ability to Perform general painting and park maintenance work.
Ability to Proper application of pesticides and fertilizers.
Ability to Follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to Weld, paint, repair small engines.
Ability to Deal effectively with the public.

Responsibilities

Performs ground maintenance to include lawn cutting, trimming, edging, fertilizing and seeding, pruning trees and shrubbery, mulching around trees and bushes.
Welds, fabricates and repairs loaders, tractors, powered sprayers, dethatchers and related equipment.
Performs high frequency playground inspections and repairs.
Operates specialty equipment such as reel mowers, chemical sprayers, and heavy machinery.
Secures sensitive files.
Empties outside trash receptacles and keeps parks clear of debris.
Monitors HVAC systems (mechanical and computerized) as assigned.
Changes light bulbs, repairs pumps, filtration systems.
Completes various painting projects both indoors and outdoors (spackling, sanding, and priming).
Repairs flush valves, plumbing fixtures, roofs, fountains and picnic tables.
Maintains lawn care equipment and other park equipment.
Transfers fixed assets and supplies.
Repairs decks, handrails, fencing systems and athletic fields.
Gives work assignments to community service personnel and other County staff.
May supervise seasonal and hourly employees.
Installs lights and water lines at a variety of County park facilities and oversees contractor installations for more complex or larger projects.
Applies various pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides.
Performs related work as required.