Part-Time Park Maintenance Worker

Overview

Patuxent River Park is seeking a part time 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 6:00am to 2:30pm. Applicants must be flexible, cooperative and have a positive attitude.

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation, please contact Joelle Edmond at  or Brenda Miller at

• Operating 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
• Splits, loads, and restocks firewood
• Opens the park gates on weekends
• Special event support, including tent set up and break down, tables and chairs set up and break down, etc.
• Performs assignments independently or as part of a team
• Keeps supervisor up to date on assigned work tasks

• Pass background check
• Able to lift at least 40 lbs.
• At least six months of experience in grounds keeping, building maintenance, park maintenance, or similar work
• Ability to read and write
• Valid driver's license

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

• This position accrues paid sick leave up to 40 hours/year.
• A background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

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  (Maryland Relay 7-1-1).

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.