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Patuxent River Park - Park Maintenance Worker - Seasonal

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Upper Marlboro, MD

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

Description

Description

Patuxent River Park, located in Upper Marlboro, MD, is seeking a Part-time, Seasonal Park General Maintenance Worker to perform general park maintenance work as part of a small group involving moderate responsibility, complexity, and variety. The successful candidate will perform general grounds and trail maintenance, custodial work, landscaping, and routine building maintenance.

This position will work Sunday through Wednesday OR Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

The position pays at a rate of $18.00 per hour.

Applicants must be flexible, cooperative and have a positive attitude.

Examples of Important Duties

  • Operate vehicles and equipment including riding mowers, tractors with attachments, large trucks, weed eaters, hand tools, and leaf blowers.
  • General custodial duties include cleaning and restocking of bathrooms and emptying trash & recycling containers
  • General landscaping duties include planting, weeding, trimming and removing trees and shrubs
  • Responds to emergencies including inclement weather conditions/snow removal
  • Split, load, and restock firewood
  • Open park gates on weekends
  • Special event support including tent set up and break down, tables and chairs set up and break down, etc.
  • Perform assignments independently or as part of a team
  • Keep supervisor up to date on assigned work tasks

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds;
  • Have at least one year experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance, or park maintenance;
  • Be able to read and write; and
  • Hold a valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

A criminal background check will be completed prior to hire.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

Benefits are not provided; however, this position accrues paid sick leave up to 40 hours per year.

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.

* 01

Are you at least 16 years of age (age 17 and under must provide approved work permit from high school)?
  • Yes
  • No

* 02

Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

* 03

Can you lift at least 40 pounds?
  • Yes
  • No

* 04

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance, and/or park maintenance?
  • Yes
  • No

* 05

Can you read and write?
  • Yes
  • No

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