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Athletic Field Maintenance Specialist - CDL (10612, Grade HL5)

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Ft. Washington, MD

Employer:  Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County
Category:  Other
Job Type:  Full Time

Description

Description

The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation Southern Region Parks Division seeks an experienced Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker III - CDL to perform skilled park maintenance work involving moderate responsibility, complexity, and variety. The successful candidate will perform a variety of maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, trash removal, athletic field maintenance, trail maintenance, and snow removal by working in a team environment and occasionally leading small groups of career and/or intermittent employees. The ideal candidate should possess skills to operate trucks, tractors with attachments, large riding mowers, loaders, forklifts, and other such equipment. The workdays are scheduled for Tuesday-Saturday, however, work schedules may change to Monday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday to best fit the work program. The work hours are generally 6:00am-2:45pm but may also vary depending on your assignment.

Hiring Range: $40,710 - $56,405 with growth potential to $72,101. Salary commensurate with experience.

All applicants to this job posting will be considered for this and future Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker III - CDL job openings for 6 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

  • Operates riding mowers and tractors with attachments to cut parks, ballfields and brush.
  • Operates trucks, truck and trailer combinations, front-end loader, backhoe, dump trucks with snow plows, and trash trucks, Operates complex equipment and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating requiring a CDL. Using trucks and heavy equipment removes snow, grades fields and other park areas, and hauls materials and equipment.
  • Uses small equipment and hand tools for grounds maintenance.
  • Performs routine safety inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
  • Maintains athletic fields, according to established standards. Lays out field (for example, measures, plots and squares corners, plots yard lines, and marks lines).
  • Installs amenities associated with athletic fields. Aerates turf areas.
  • Installs amenities such as signs, grills, picnic tables, fence, basketball rims & nets, tennis poles and nets, etc.
  • Performs minor tree maintenance duties. Operates chain saws. Operates chipping machine to grind brush into mulch. Operates stump grinder to remove tree stumps. Clears trails of branches and debris.
  • Inspects and reports unsafe and hazardous conditions of play equipment, parks or trails.
  • On a regular basis, provides general direction and instructions on proper procedures and safety to a small work group. Informs Leader or Supervisor of job progress and completion and any problems requiring attention.
  • Provides assistance setting up special events and transporting stages requiring a CDL.
  • Provides general assistance to park visitors. Assists in monitoring programs and events.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
  • Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance or park maintenance.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total four (4) 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.
  • Pass Commission medical examination.
  • Depending upon the area of assignment, some positions in this class require within 12 months of hire (a) Commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements; (b) obtainment of certifications including:


  • Supplemental Information

    Class/Specification: Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker III-CDL

    Primarily works outside, but may work inside on occasion or as assigned. May work weekends, evenings, and holidays. Exposed to weather, dirt, waste, odors, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects (for example, bees, hornets, wasps, etc.).

    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

    2024 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.
    Plan: Employee Contribution
    Plan C: 9.5%*of base salary (FOP members only)
    Plan E: 4% 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: $3,050
    • 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.

    * 01

    Please describe your experience in the grounds management industry to include any relevant experience working with athletic field maintenance?

    * 02

    Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License or the ability to acquire one in six months? If yes, Class A or B?

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