Park Maintenance Contingent Worker -Zone 3- Rec and Parks - Schooley Mill and Western Regional Park

Howard County Government•Howard County, MD

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Non- and semi-skilled work involving general park maintenance, construction labor, and plant/landscape care in park lands. Involves the use of various tools and equipment. Provides support for recreation and special event programs within Howard County parks. Communicate County policies, rules and regulations, as needed, to the public. Performs labor-level operations service work under regular supervision from a technical supervisor.

Requirements

Read and follow written directions.
Be able to work independently on all shifts (late night and early morning).
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to deal with difficult individuals.
Capable of using a two-way radio and phone (voice mail).
Ability to communicate with public safety officials in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Communicate with park officials.
Complete detailed reports.
Ability to manage numerous activities within a park site(s).
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform heavy labor for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with the public.
Requires a Class C driver's license.
Possess and provide proof of a valid Maryland Driver's License (Class C with less than two points within previous two years).
Criminal background check and pre-employment physical and drug test required.
Have a basic understanding of park operations.
Two-years of experience working with the public in a variety of settings.
Must be 18 years or older.
Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Responsibilities

Pick up loose trash and empty trash cans along pathways and pavilions.
Empty and clean grills.
Maintaining parkland and related facilities using rakes, shovels, brooms, hand tools, and small power tools such as string trimmers, hedge sheers, edgers, chainsaws, blowers, etc.
Performing construction and maintenance tasks, tree care and maintaining grounds by assisting with planting, pruning, brush cutting, mowing, spraying, watering, tree removal, mulching, weeding, chipping and snow removal.
Loads and unloads soil, sand, mulch, stone, debris and other material from trucks.
May assist with turf maintenance tasks such as, fertilizing, topdressing, sod cutting, aeration and seeding.
Assist in the layout procedures for ball field dimensions.
Assists with small construction projects such as bench and sign repair and installation and tie-wall construction.
Properly relay field reports and updates to the public.
Assist recreation programs and special events with set-up and tear down.
Turn on sports field lights, monitor park activities and provide evening and weekend security.
Maintain a nightly/daily journal of all duties assigned.
Maintain communication with supervisor and public regarding issues relative to the safe operation of the park.
Properly drag a ball diamond using various types of grooming equipment.
May be assigned to a small park site and oversee the daily maintenance activities required at that location.
Other duties as assigned.