Principal Parks​/Facilities Maintenance Worker HL

Montgomery Parks’ Northern Parks Division is hiring a
Principal
Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker
at
Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, MD
. This is a stable, full-time position for someone who enjoys outdoor work, working with equipment, and being part of a reliable crew that maintains parks used by the community every day.

The Black Hill Regional Park Area contains 31 parks, including an urban park, 14 athletic fields, 13 outdoor tennis courts, 12 basketball courts, 2 volleyball courts, 12 shelters, 1 equestrian center, 1 nature center, 30 miles of natural surface trail, 5 miles of canoe trail, 2 park activity buildings, 12 playgrounds, and 1 dog park. Under the supervision of a Park Maintenance Leader, this role performs a wide variety of professional park operations.

The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining the given parks/park areas to ensure they are safe and clean and provide passive and active recreation opportunities for patrons to enjoy.

Working under the direction of a Parks Maintenance Leader, this role performs a wide range of hands‑on maintenance work and provides direction, instruction, and basic guidance on work procedures and safety to crew members. Duties include operating trucks and equipment, maintaining park grounds, facilities, and athletic fields, repairing playgrounds and park structures, performing trail and tree maintenance, and supporting general park operations.

This position offers steady work, clear expectations, and opportunities to build skills over time. Employees receive training, work with experienced staff, and have opportunities to develop additional equipment and maintenance skills. Schedules may include days, nights, and weekends as needed.

Montgomery Parks is an award‑winning park system and part of The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC). Supported by more than 1,000 dedicated employees, we care for 416 parks, including trails, and natural spaces across Montgomery County, with team members working in a wide range of roles including park operations, public programs, park planning, public safety, and administration. Our work is visible in everyday moments, from safe, well‑maintained trails to welcoming parks and community programs.

Careers with Montgomery Parks offer purpose, stability, and the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact where people live, work, and connect.

https://www.montgomeryparks.org/

• Operate mid- to large‑sized equipment, including large mowers, tractors with attachments, loaders, and backhoes
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and operational.

• Maintains and organizes an extensive inventory of equipment, including updates, cleaning, and repairs.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums and dusts offices and public areas of buildings. Strips, waxes and buffs floors. Cleans, deodorizes and disinfects faucets, sinks and toilets. Replaces supplies, collects trash and moves furniture.
• Assists in event planning and operations by inspecting event sites, providing feedback, evaluating risks, packing/unpacking, and loading/unloading.
• Perform general maintenance of park grounds, playgrounds, buildings, athletic fields, and stormwater facilities.
• Complete minor repairs and basic carpentry, custodial, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain park fixtures, furnishings, trails, and other amenities to support safe and enjoyable park use.

• Provide limited direction to other maintenance staff as needed
• Respond to emergencies and severe weather events
• Work independently and maintain tools, materials, and supplies