Park Technician II

State of Maryland•Allegany, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service is recruiting for Park Technician II positions. This is the full performance level of maintenance work in state parks and forests. Employees are responsible for maintaining grounds, facilities, and equipment within a park, forest, or recreation area; assisting with new facilities; and performing maintenance work. The role works under general supervision and does not supervise other Park Technicians, though incumbents may lead or supervise unskilled or semi-skilled laborers, seasonal employees, and volunteers. Depending on the assignment, employees receive supervision from a Park Technician Supervisor, Park Maintenance Program Supervisor, or another designated official. The positions monitor and maintain park grounds, facilities, and equipment, including day-use areas, headquarters and shop complexes, and bathhouses. Work includes operating and maintaining power tools and heavy equipment; routine grounds and facility maintenance; and projects involving repair and improvements such as carpentry, electrical, masonry, and plumbing work. Duties may also include trail construction and maintenance, mowing and trimming, removing downed or hazardous trees, rerouting trails, and marking boundaries. Employees may assist with day-to-day park operations, including opening and closing facilities, helping park visitors, and supporting special events. Some positions may require a medical examination after an offer, residence in the assigned county, region, or park after permanent appointment, operation of vehicles or heavy equipment, water plant operator training and certification, or lifting objects weighing 40 pounds or more. A valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license is required when assigned duties require driving.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Two years of experience in skilled maintenance or construction trades, such as electrician or plumber, or in maintenance of a park, forest, or wildlife facility.
A valid motor vehicle operator’s license in Maryland when assigned duties require operating a motor vehicle.
Some assigned positions require a medical examination after an offer of employment to certify ability to perform essential job functions.
Upon permanent appointment, employees may be required to reside in the assigned county, region, or park.
Some assigned duties may require a valid operator license for heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, back-hoes, payloaders, or tractors.
Employees may be required to provide a telephone number listed in the agency directory or on file with Forest, Park and Wildlife Communications Center for emergencies.
Employees may be required to attend training and become certified as a water plant operator.
Employees may be required to lift objects weighing 40 or more pounds.
Education in forestry, wildlife biology, or park management at an accredited college or university may substitute for up to two years of required experience at 30 credit hours per year.
Additional experience may substitute for up to four years of required education at one year of experience per year of education.
Qualifying U.S. Armed Forces military service as a non-commissioned officer in the equipment, facilities, and services field may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience multitasking and working independently.
Experience in small equipment repair and basic vehicle maintenance.
Experience leading work crews or volunteer groups through project completion.
Operational experience in parks during emergencies or facility breakdowns.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain park grounds, facilities, and equipment, including day-use areas, headquarters and shop complexes, and bathhouse buildings.
Operate and maintain power tools and heavy equipment.
Perform routine grounds, facility, and equipment maintenance.
Complete maintenance, repair, and improvement projects, including carpentry, electrical, masonry, and plumbing work.
Construct and maintain trails, mow and trim areas, remove downed or hazardous trees, reroute trails, and mark boundaries as needed.
Lead or supervise seasonal employees and volunteers, including work crews, as assigned.
Assist with day-to-day park operations, including opening and closing facilities, responding to visitor needs, and helping with special events.