Public Service Worker - Parks Maintenance Crew

City of Gaithersburg•Gaithersburg, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a secure job with great pay, excellent benefits, and an opportunity for advancement? Do you like physical work in an outdoor environment? Are you interested in being part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional services that improve and maintain a community's quality of life? Would you like to find a career, not just a job? We have an immediate opening for a Public Service Worker on our Municipal Parks Maintenance Crew in the Gaithersburg Department of Public Works. This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week, typically from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, though some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. The starting salary is negotiable within the target hiring range of $42,200 - $49,500, depending on experience and qualifications. The city offers comprehensive insurance benefits, paid time off, generous retirement contributions, student loan assistance, and opportunities for training and professional growth. Candidates with a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement ("N") may be eligible for a higher starting level. As a Public Service Worker, you will assist in maintaining 25 City parks and 13 recreation facilities, encompassing over 854 acres with various amenities. You will join a collaborative team committed to keeping the City beautiful and well-maintained.

Requirements

Be hard-working, dependable, responsible, punctual, and safety conscious.
Ability to deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
Be able to work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort.
A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Be able to perform moderate to heavy manual labor over extended periods of time, possibly under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to operate mowers, tools, and other maintenance and repair equipment in a manner consistent with safety procedures.
Be able to understand and carry out specific oral instructions.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have some experience (6 to 12 months) performing routine landscape, construction, or maintenance work, including manual labor experience involving the use of hand tools and portable power tools.
A valid, unexpired Medical Examiner's Certificate/DOT physical card (may be obtained during pre-employment medical examination and must be maintained throughout employment).
Have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to follow safety precautions and work procedures.
Ability to work from equipment of various heights and in confined spaces.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when required; and to return to work when designated to be on call for emergency situations or repair work and/or snow and ice removal.
Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, certifications, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) desirable.
Experience using hand tools, mowers, trimmers, and other portable power tools is desirable.
If you possess a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement ("N") at the time of hire, and/or can demonstrate proficiency in meeting required skill levels, you may be eligible to be hired above the Public Service Worker I level.

Responsibilities

Grounds keeping and maintenance duties such as mowing, edging, trimming, leaf raking/collection, mulching, pruning, cleaning and maintaining park facilities and restrooms, loading and unloading materials and equipment, and picking up/collecting trash.
Assist with building maintenance and repair work including masonry, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
Place and remove traffic barricades and cones; act as flagger at construction and maintenance sites; install and remove park signage; and assist with installing and removing festive lights, decorations, and flags.
Operate construction equipment during maintenance and repair tasks and transport crew, materials, and equipment to job sites.
Assist with snow removal and ice control and with special projects as needed.
Provide excellent service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.