What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks/Facilities Maintenance Leader - CDL/PAC (11392, Grade 16) position at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?
- Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, energetic and motivated to keep our Parks beautiful?
- with a keen eye for details?
- Are you highly organized and enjoy collaborating with a team to support your division?
- Are you creative and intuitive in your approach to multitasking and enjoy using technology to seek out efficiencies?
If this sounds like you, The Montgomery County Department of Parks, Northern Parks Division at Storm Water Management in Boyds, MD, is the place you want to be! We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic, highly organized team player to join us as a Parks/Facilities Maintenance Leader-CDL/PAC
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 419 parks on over 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/
Storm Water Management contains over 56 Bioretention Areas, seven (7) Dams, over 67 Dry Ponds, 81 Trenches, and 41 wet ponds. The department works diligently to facilitate the reduction in volume and intensity of water that rushes into the stream during a storm event by providing an area of short-term storage of stormwater. The selected candidate will be responsible for the supervision of a crew and the maintenance of given parks/park areas to ensure that areas are safe, clean and provide passive and active recreation opportunities for patrons to enjoy.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, or ideology or status as a Veteran.
Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Competitive Employment Sign on Bonus and Employee Referral Program available until June 30, 2025 (commensurate with education, experience and other MNCPPC eligibility criteria). Check out our website to learn more.
Very flexible benefits package!
All applicants to this job posting will be considered for this and future Park/General Maintenance Worker III job openings for 6 months or until all qualified candidates have been exhausted from this job posting. At that time, a new job posting may be available for application to future openings
- Leads and directs a crew of career and seasonal park maintenance workers in all aspects of general park maintenance.
- Plans, schedules, assigns work and monitors work while providing technical assistance to resolve problems.
- Participates in employee evaluations and counseling.
- Leads and directs crews in the maintenance of bioretention assets, ponds, trenches, dams, and swales.
- Oversees dams and embankments mowing following MDE/DEP guidelines, as well as the inspection of bioretention structures.
- Leads planting, pruning, and mulching projects.
- Cleans sand filters and infiltration trenches of debris, vegetation, and/or sediment.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations and work with a team in the field to restore bioretention and park services.
- Must possess a CDL License and a Maryland Pesticide Applicator certification within a year from the hire date.
- Mixes and sprays chemicals to treat plant and turf diseases or eliminate pests and weeds.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Important Skills and Characteristics:
- Ability to effectively communicate with peers at all levels.
- Demonstrate commitment to teamwork, building a cohesive unit and park beautification.
- Proven track record with data collection, statistics, data analytics.
- Demonstrated track record of using technology to increase productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
- Demonstrate ability to manage a variety of backgrounds, personalities, and skill set.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an innate ability to express empathy.
- Proven track record of success maximizing resources to get the work completed.
- Strong project management skills.
- Superb written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with a Parks Department or other large, complex government organization preferred.
- Advanced ArcGIS skills and proficiency in MS Office, enterprise software, and specialized software.
- Knowledge of local, State and Federal laws and policies.
- Maryland Pesticide Applicator's certification a plus.
- Ability to communicate in another language a plus.
- Knowledge of stormwater management practices a plus.
- Knowledge of native plants a plus.
Working Conditions:
- Incumbent primarily works outside with a combination of office work occasionally or as assigned.
- Position requires a combination of field and office work. Work conditions may include exposure to various elements and adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and regularly up to 50 pounds.
- An essential employee for on-call 24 hours for emergencies. Must be available to work weekends and evenings as necessary.
- High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in ground maintenance, golf course maintenance, building maintenance or park maintenance.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total five (5) 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 by the position of assignment.
- Pass Commission medical examination.
- Depending upon an assignment, positions in this class may require within 12 months of hire (a) Commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements; (b) obtainment of certifications including:
- Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Applicator certification in the categories appropriate to the work assignment;
- Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Professional Fertilizer Applicator certification; and
- National Playground Safety Institute certification.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/
May be subject to 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.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
Salary : $47,395 - $83,939
