• Operation of mid-sized to large equipment to include large mowers, tractors with attachments, backhoe, loader etc.
• Operation of trucks, truck and trailer combinations, snowplows, dump trucks, trash trucks, etc.
• Hauling heavy-duty tractors, skid steer or other large equipment using a trailer and CDL vehicles.
• Occasional supervision of park maintenance employees performing general park maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform minor repairs to playground equipment, carpentry, custodial, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Perform general maintenance to playgrounds, buildings, and grounds.
• Responds to emergencies and inclement weather conditions such as hurricanes, blizzards, and earthquakes.
• Athletic field maintenance includes operating tractor w/ attachment to rake, drag and grade fields. Also sprays pesticides
• Ability to work independently and be proficient in grounds maintenance as well as custodial services.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and materials.
• Performs stormwater facilities preventive maintenance according to the Department of Environment Protection standards.
• Maintain bio-retention and rain garden facilities with balanced vegetation and free of weeds

• Incumbent primarily works outside with a combination of office work occasionally or as assigned.
• Exposure to various elements and all types of weather conditions, waste, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects (e.g.: bees, hornets, wasps etc.).
• Work requires constant kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and carrying of heavy objects of up to 100 pounds.
• An essential employee required to be on-call 24 hours for any emergencies.
• Must be available to work weekends and evenings as necessary.

1. High school graduate or GED, and four years of progressively responsible experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance, or park maintenance; and demonstrated ability to read and understand materials and instructions and write routine records and reports; or

2. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. Pass Commission medical examination.

4. Valid driver's license.

5. Additionally, contingent upon area of assignment, some positions in this class may require:

a. Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements upon appointment, or the ability to acquire one within six months.

b. Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator's certification in the categories appropriate to the work assignment.

c. Certification by the National Playground Safety Institute.

Classification/Specification- Park/General Maintenance Worker III

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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  Incumbent may be required to possess a CDL / PAC or have the ability to attain one within 6 months of employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).