Parks Maintenance Technician

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week;
Monday - Friday; 6:30 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m.; full-benefits

This position performs entry-level, labor-intensive work in support of the maintenance, upkeep, and improvement of County parks, grounds, and related facilities. This position assists with a variety of routine tasks, including grounds maintenance, landscaping, custodial services, minor repairs, and support for construction and seasonal operations such as snow removal and event setup. Work involves operating basic tools and equipment, maintaining park cleanliness and safety, and supporting higher-level technicians with assigned projects and daily maintenance activities.

Supervision is received from a Park Maintenance Supervisor and/or Parks Maintenance Leader.

NOTE:

The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE:

Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Perform routine grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, and landscaping to maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing park environments
• Clean and maintain park facilities including restrooms, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and other public-use areas
• Assist with minor construction, repair, and maintenance activities such as painting, carpentry, and equipment installation
• Remove trash, debris, fallen trees, and hazardous materials from parks, trails, and surrounding areas
• Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and light to moderate equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Assist with tree care activities including trimming, removal, and brush clearing to support park safety and maintenance
• Support seasonal operations including snow removal, ice control, and event setup and breakdown
• Perform routine inspections of park grounds, facilities, and equipment to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns
• Load, unload, and transport materials, equipment, and supplies using trucks, trailers, and other assigned vehicles
• Follow established safety procedures and departmental guidelines while completing assigned maintenance and custodial tasks
• Participate in pesticide, herbicide, fertilizer, and related treatment activities as part of the County’s required training program and only in accordance with applicable law, required training, documented authorization, and required supervision
• Operate a county vehicle
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the…