Grounds Maintenance Manager Operations Supervisor II; R&P, Park Operations Maintenance

Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards.

NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

Oversee, address and direct all aspects of the ground's maintenance contracts serving County parklands and other local public facilities. Develop, implement, and manage an athletic turf maintenance program for playing fields operated by the Department of Recreation & Parks.

$35.46 - $38.79
$73,763 - $80,683

* This is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. Please note that the final salary will be determined by the Office of Human Resources, commensurate with experience and aligned to ensure internal equity with similarly situated roles.*

Performs intermediate supervisory level and advanced operations service work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes supervising the activities of laboring and equipment operation personnel in areas such as construction, maintenance, landfill disposal, tree care, utility, vehicle repair, contracted refuse collection, water reclamation, parks, horticulture, and forestry work.

* This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months*

* This position has beendesignatedas "essential personnel", meaning an employee is expected to report for regular work shift during inclement weather, emergency situations, County holidays and on an on-call basis.*

* Please note that this position falls within a collective bargaining unit and is represented by AFSCME Local 3085, Local 3888, or Local 1810.*

• Maintain professional licenses, certifications, training, knowledge, skills, and professional relationships.
• Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the Department of Recreation & Parks and participate in committees, trainings, programs, projects, and special events.
• Identify and apply good sustainability practices in departmental operations.
• Perform essential duties during emergency situations, including snow removal operations and staffing the Department Operations Center.

• Oversee implementation of all grounds maintenance contracts for County parklands and public facilities.
• Coordinate, inspect, evaluate, and revise vendor work.
• Serve as primary point of contact for contract performance and billing.
• Develop contract scopes and specifications and participate in procurement for grounds maintenance services.
• Collaborate with County staff and contractors on plant care, removal work, and landscaping activities.
• Collaborate on design, construction, maintenance, and renovation of parklands and facilities requiring grounds or athletic turf maintenance.
• Develop, implement, and manage an athletic turf maintenance program for playing fields and parkland areas.
• Responsible for directly performing or overseeing the fertilization, aerification, seeding, watering, maintenance, restoration, and renovation of athletic turf fields and parkland areas.
• Use, maintain, and repair irrigation systems; coordinate design, installation, and replacement of irrigation systems.
• Maintain GIS-based map inventory of grounds maintenance sites and athletic turf fields.

• Demonstrate proficiency in turf equipment use and daily…