What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Field Technician - PGC Parks & Recreation (NRPD) - Seasonal position at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?
- Do you enjoy working in the landscape industry?
- Do you want to work on Athletic Field Maintenance?
- Are you ambitious and eager to learn?
This position pays at a starting rate of $16.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
Work hours are 5:45 am – 2:30 pm and can include days, evenings, weekends, and holiday work.
Go to our website to learn more: https://www.pgparks.com/.
- Performs skilled athletic field maintenance and renovation work.
- Turfgrass tasks -baseball/softball infield maintenance, mowing, edging, aeration, seeding, nutrient management, and sod removal/installation.
- Operates equipment such as trucks, tractors with attachments (aerification equipment, seeders, rollers, sprayers, sprigger), sod installation equipment, zero-turn mowers, and walk behind aerification equipment.
- General grounds maintenance -leaf collection, litter cleanup, hardscapes repair, fencing repair, weeding surfaces, removing fallen trees, pruning, and snow removal.
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions effectively and efficiently.
- Communicate any concerns and/or needs of the project or athletic field and equipment.
- This position regularly performs work as a group but may occasionally work alone on projects.
- May be required to drive Commission vehicles upon completion of defensive driving training.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of outdoor landscape industry experience in lawncare, grounds maintenance, athletic field maintenance/renovation, or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate in another language a plus.
- These positions are seasonal and do not include a benefits package.
- Salaries are based on experience.
- A complete criminal background investigation will be conducted prior to hire.
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.
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