Senior Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker (14784, Grade HL3)

Description

The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a Senior Parks/General Maintenance Worker to perform trades and provide general assistance to our skilled trades workers in our trades shops (e.g., carpentry, painting, welding, program support) this would include building maintenance, parks, and other amenities. Incumbents will be responsible for maintenance, minor repair, and operation of specific equipment related to facility and park maintenance.

This is park/general maintenance work at an experienced level, involving operation of most equipment and specialized assignments requiring training and experience. Under general supervision, performs general and some skilled building/park maintenance work involving moderate responsibility, complexity and variety. Incumbents of this class regularly perform assignments as part of a group but may occasionally work alone. Assignments are made in terms of specific instructions. The incumbent carries out the work in adherence to established policies and procedures, resolves routine work problems by selecting and applying appropriate guideline(s) and brings new or uncommon problems to the supervisor, or more experienced skilled trades worker for guidance or resolution. The work is subject to check in process and upon completion for conformance with instructions and other guidelines, quality, quantity, timeliness, teamwork, customer service and other factors. Interact with people inside the organization(primarily) to exchange routine information. Perform other duties as assigned.

This position works at the Bock Road Maintenance Facility in Fort Washington, MD with a Monday-Friday, 6am-2:45 pm work schedule. The work schedule and location, however, may be changed based on program needs.

Please note that the salary above represents earning potential. The budgeted salary range for this position is $38,083 - $52,764. Salary is commensurate with experience.

All applicants to this job posting will be considered for this and future Senior Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker job openings for six months or until all qualified candidates have been exhausted from this job posting, whichever comes first. At that time, a new job posting may be available for application to future openings.

Examples of Important Duties

• The incumbent will use a variety of hand tools and equipment. carpenters, painters, welders, and program support teams.
• Loads and unloads tools, equipment, supplies and materials on trucks. Assist in setting up tools and equipment at work sites. Carries tools, supplies and materials (e.g. cement, bricks, lumber, steel, paint) to skilled workers during the course of work at work sites; cleans and sharpens tools.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and tools on assigned vehicles and shop.
• Patrols work sites to pick up debris and trash. Uses sustainability practices of recycling, disposal and energy conservation while performing duties.
• Provides routine maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles as needed or in accordance with schedule; troubleshoots equipment as needed.
• Incumbent is held responsible for effective results; work is evaluated in terms of quality, quantity timeliness, teamwork, customer service and such other factors as use of skill ingenuity in overcoming technical and non-technical problems.
• Utilizes personal protection equipment such as foot protection, hand protection, ear protection and protective eye wear while performing duties.
• Interacts with people inside and outside the organization, including the public, to exchange information, coordinate, obtain agreement, gain compliance or achieve other desired actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Important Worker Characteristics:

• Knowledge of (1) building or park maintenance. (2) safety. (3) general maintenance.
• Skill in operation of (1) fork lift; (2) power tools; (3) hand tools; (4) trucks and /or truck trailer combinations( Non- CDL) (5) * forklift;
  
  

*Typically acquired or fully developed primarily after employment in this job class.

• Responsible for the quantity and quality of work assignments.
• Skill in problem solving to select, organize and logically process relevant information (verbal, numerical or abstract) to solve a problem. Examples include assistance in providing routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Skill in communication to understand verbal and written information (including facts, description and ideas) and to express such information so that others will understand.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Pass Commission medical examination.
• 18 years of age.
• Two (2) years of experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance or park maintenance, semi-skilled trade work (HVACR, plumbing, painting, masonry, electrical, carpentry).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total two (2) years.
• Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of their position.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Class/Specification: Senior Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2025 Benefit Summary For Merit System Employees

The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.

Eligibility

You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.

Retirement Programs

• Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.
  
  

PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

• Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional)
• Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
  
  

Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.

• Medical
• Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
• UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
• UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
• Prescription – CVS Caremark – (15%)
• Dental – Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO – (20%)
• Vision – EyeMed – (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
• Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
  

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

• Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $3,200
• Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
  
  

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)

• Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
  
  

Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
  
  

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)

• Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
• Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
  
  

Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
• Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
  
  

Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)

• Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
• Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
• Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
  
  

Leave Programs

• Annual: 15 days per year
• Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
• Sick: 15 days per year
• Holidays: 11 days per year
  
  

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Legal Services Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Work-Life Program
  
  

For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.