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Athletic Field Technician - PGC Parks & Recreation (NRPD) - Seasonal

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Prince George's County, MD

Employer:  Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County
Category:  Other
Job Type:  Seasonal / Temp

Description

Description

  • Do you enjoy working in the landscape industry?
  • Do you want to work on Athletic Field Maintenance?
  • Are you ambitious and eager to learn?
If this sounds like you, The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation, Northern Region Parks Division (NRPD) is the place you want to be! We are currently seeking motivated green industry professionals to join the Athletic Field Teamas an Athletic Field Technician who enjoys being outside, working as a team, and who has an outstanding work ethic with great attention to detail.

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/.

Examples of Important Duties

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is necessary except for specialized skills (for example typing) or licenses/certificates (for example, Red Cross Life Saving Certificate) that are directly related to the job.

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.

Supplemental Information

  • 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.
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 SEASONAL INTERMITTENT EMPLOYEES

The following information is a summary of benefits extended to all Seasonal employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). This is for informational purposes only and is subject to change.

Limited Benefits for Seasonal Employees

Health Insurance Plans
You are eligible for specific health insurance benefits if you worked, on average, 30 hours per week during your first 12 months of employment or from October 3rd to October 2nd each subsequent period following your first 12 months of employment. This equates to 1,560 hours over a 12-month period.

If and when you are eligible for benefits, you will receive notification directly from the Health & Benefits Office.

Eligible Employees Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%.
  • Medical
    • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan
    • UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO)
  • Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan

Other Benefits
  • Credit Union
  • Sick Leave Benefits

This summary is intended to highlight some of the benefits offered by the M-NCPPC. It is not an all-inclusive agreement and is subject to change. For a more detailed description of benefits, please see the appropriate benefits brochure, service agreement or manual. For more information, contact The Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.

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