What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Parks Maintenance Technician position at Frederick County Government, Maryland?
JOB INFORMATION
Non-exempt; full-time work through the summer; 40 hours per week; anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday; 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; plus Saturday/Sunday morning hours every other weekend; approximately May – late October 2025; early season & late season hours may be less than 40 per week; no benefits
This position will perform routine manual work consisting of a wide variety of parks maintenance and custodial tasks for the Division of Parks and Recreation. Supervision is received from a Park Maintenance Supervisor and/or Parks Maintenance Leader.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
Essential Duties And Job Responsibilities
Qualifications And Requirements
The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Position is not eligible to receive benefits with exception to the 457 Plan as listed below.
Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement now and pay taxes later by contributing a portion of their salaries pre-tax to the plan. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.
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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, your application may not be considered further.
Please Indicate What Age Category You Best Meet
If you are under the age of 18, can you provide a work permit before employment begins?
Do you have a valid automobile operator's license?
Do you have previous grounds maintenance work experience? Grounds maintenance includes general landscaping duties. NOTE: Work experience is classified as "on the job paid experience". Care of personal property will not be considered.
Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.
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Are you available and willing to work a varied scheduled that includes weekends and holidays?
Non-exempt; full-time work through the summer; 40 hours per week; anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday; 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; plus Saturday/Sunday morning hours every other weekend; approximately May – late October 2025; early season & late season hours may be less than 40 per week; no benefits
This position will perform routine manual work consisting of a wide variety of parks maintenance and custodial tasks for the Division of Parks and Recreation. Supervision is received from a Park Maintenance Supervisor and/or Parks Maintenance Leader.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
Essential Duties And Job Responsibilities
- Mowing grass
- Litter pick-up and trash removal
- Park shelter clean-up
- Planting
- General grounds maintenance
- Weeding
- Raking
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications And Requirements
The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Minimum 16 years of age at time of hire
- Possession of a valid automobile operator's license (for age 17 years and older) with the ability to obtain and maintain a Frederick County Employee Driving Permit
- Ability to operate and care for assigned tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner
- Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately complete inventory forms and other paperwork
- Age 17 years and older for vehicle operation duties
- Previous grounds maintenance work experience
- While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly walk, and lift up to 20 pounds; frequently sit, lift between 20 - 50 pounds, push up to and over 40 pounds, pull up to and over 40 pounds and reach; occasionally climb, stoop, perform repetitive motions and drive; and rarely crawl and lift over 50 pounds.
- While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work in a dirty, dusty and noisy environment, and near machinery; frequently work outdoors, walk on uneven ground and is required to wear protective equipment; occasionally work indoors, work in hot temperatures above 100 degrees and cold temperatures below 32 degrees, work in confined spaces and at heights, and near chemicals or fumes; and rarely has potential exposure to infectious diseases
- Physical requirements include the ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time; use various types of hand tools and grounds maintenance equipment (string trimmer, edger, shovel/pick/mattock, tractor/hand lawn mower, etc.); and lift and/or move plantings and various pieces of equipment
- Available for other varied days and hours as assigned, including weekends and holidays
- Persons under 18 years of age must obtain a work permit before being placed in this job classification
- An evaluation of training and experience
- One or more interviews
- A pre-employment physical examination
- A pre-employment background investigation through a public records search
Position is not eligible to receive benefits with exception to the 457 Plan as listed below.
Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement now and pay taxes later by contributing a portion of their salaries pre-tax to the plan. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.
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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, your application may not be considered further.
- I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.
Please Indicate What Age Category You Best Meet
- I will not be 16 years of age before July 1, 2025
- I am currently 16 years of age
- I will be 16 years of age between May 1 – July 1, 2025
- I am currently 17 years of age OR older (by May 1, 2025)
If you are under the age of 18, can you provide a work permit before employment begins?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid automobile operator's license?
- Yes
- No
Do you have previous grounds maintenance work experience? Grounds maintenance includes general landscaping duties. NOTE: Work experience is classified as "on the job paid experience". Care of personal property will not be considered.
- Yes
- No
Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.
07
Are you available and willing to work a varied scheduled that includes weekends and holidays?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
