Parks/Facilities Maintenance Leader - CDL (13250, Grade 16)

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission•Hyattsville, MD

13h

About The Position

The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission’s Department of Parks & Recreation plans, supervises, and coordinates park and recreation facilities and services throughout Prince George’s County. The Northern Region Parks Division (NRPD) provides maintenance and maintenance support for parks and recreation facilities and supports the department’s work programs. The Parks/Facilities Maintenance Leader assists a senior manager in overseeing a work crew, training coworkers, planning and prioritizing work, estimating resources and materials, and leading crews in completing work orders and special-event assignments. The position performs inspections, maintains records and reports, uses mobile technology and the EAM work-order system, and may perform routine building and grounds maintenance. Duties also include waste removal using a packer truck, transporting equipment and event items, assisting park visitors, maintaining required CDL qualifications, and ensuring equipment and supplies are in proper working condition. Depending on assignment, the position may require a commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements and specified certifications within 12 months of hire. The job may involve seasonal weekend work and schedule adjustments, exposure to outdoor and potentially hazardous conditions, and medical, drug, and alcohol testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in ground maintenance, golf course maintenance, building maintenance, or park maintenance; an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling five years may be substituted.
Valid driver’s license in accordance with State and Commission rules and regulations, without restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit driving Commission vehicles or performing required driving duties.
Pass the Commission medical examination.
Depending on assignment, obtain a commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements within 12 months of hire.
Depending on assignment, obtain applicable Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator certification, Maryland Department of Agriculture Professional Fertilizer Applicator certification, and National Playground Safety Institute certification within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lift 100 pounds is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist a senior manager in overseeing the work crew and provide coworkers with on-the-job training.
Maintain required work records and prepare and submit reports accurately and promptly.
Plan work, estimate required resources and materials, recommend purchases, and receive deliveries.
Set priorities for daily assignments.
Conduct routine or special inspections, enter information into the EAM work-order system using mobile technology, document assessments, and submit documentation to supervisors by deadlines.
Operate a packer truck to remove trash from 95-gallon cans and 55-gallon tip barrels.
Lead workers in special-event setup and breakdown and help complete daily work orders to minimize complaints.
Perform occasional routine building and grounds maintenance and repairs to park buildings and structures.
Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting recreational equipment and event items.
Delegate and assist with special-event deliveries and maintain inventory counts.
Monitor and supervise assigned crew during weather-related emergencies.
Assist with special-event setup and transport stages requiring a CDL.
Provide general assistance to park visitors and assist in monitoring programs and events.
Maintain current CDL licenses, endorsements, and DOT recertifications.
Attend safety meetings and workshops.
Ensure equipment and supplies are defect-free and in proper working order.