Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker - CDL (14635, Grade HL5)

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

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery Parks’ Northern Parks Division is hiring a Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker - CDL at Rock Creek Regional Park in Derwood, Maryland. This is a stable, full-time position involving outdoor work, equipment operation, and hands-on maintenance of parks and facilities used by the community. The Rock Creek Management Area includes 28 parks, two lakes, boating facilities, an archery range, a conservation park, shelters, courts, athletic fields, a nature center, a park activity building, stream valley parks, and more than 31 miles of natural and hard-surface trails. Working under the direction of a Parks Maintenance Leader, the employee performs a wide range of maintenance work and provides crew members with direction, instruction, and basic guidance on work procedures and safety. Duties include operating trucks and equipment; maintaining park grounds and athletic fields; repairing playgrounds and park structures; performing trail and tree maintenance; and supporting general park operations. A CDL is required within 12 months of hire. Trade skills in carpentry or painting are a plus. Employees receive training and work alongside experienced staff, with opportunities to develop equipment and maintenance skills. Schedules may include days, nights, and weekends as needed. Montgomery Parks is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). More than 1,000 employees care for 417 parks, trails, and natural spaces across Montgomery County. The position is union represented and covered by the MCGEO collective bargaining agreement. Applicants may be considered for current and future openings for up to six months, or until there are no more qualified applicants. Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
Four years of progressively responsible experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance, or park maintenance; an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four 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 required driving.
Pass the Commission medical examination.
Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements within 12 months of hire, depending on assignment.
Demonstrated working knowledge of park, trail, turf, and facility maintenance, including related safety requirements.
Experience operating vehicles and equipment, including CDL vehicles, heavy equipment, tractors with attachments, mowers, chainsaws, and hand and power tools.
Understanding of safety practices and proper use of equipment, pesticides, fertilizers, and cleaning materials.
Ability to perform maintenance work and support basic trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and equipment maintenance.
Ability to apply pesticides and fertilizers in accordance with certification and safety requirements.
Problem-solving skills to assess maintenance needs and complete more complex repairs.
Availability to work weekends and evenings as necessary and to be on call 24 hours for emergencies.
Ability to perform work involving constant kneeling, bending, twisting, and lifting; occasionally lift 100 pounds and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Trade skills in carpentry or painting.
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Operate mid- to large-sized equipment, including large mowers, tractors with attachments, loaders, and backhoes.
Operate CDL vehicles such as dump trucks, trash trucks, snowplows, and truck-and-trailer combinations.
Haul heavy equipment, including tractors and skid steers, using CDL vehicles and trailers.
Maintain park grounds, playgrounds, buildings, athletic fields, and stormwater facilities.
Maintain athletic fields by raking, dragging, grading, and applying pesticides.
Complete minor repairs and basic carpentry, custodial, and preventive maintenance tasks.
Provide limited direction to other maintenance staff as needed.
Respond to emergencies and severe weather events.
Work independently and maintain tools, materials, and supplies.
Perform trail and tree maintenance and support general park operations.
Provide crew members with direction, instruction, and basic guidance on work procedures and safety.