Principal Parks​/Facilities Maintenance Worker - CDL Grade HL

Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker - CDL

Montgomery Parks' Northern Parks Division is hiring a Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker - CDL at Rock Creek Regional Park in Derwood, 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 Rock Creek Management Area is comprised of 28 parks, including Laytonia Recreational Park and Rock Creek Regional Park, 2 lakes, boating rental and landing ramp facilities, an archery range, a large Conservation Park, local, special and neighborhood parks, 25 shelters, 12 basketball and 12 tennis courts, 13 athletic fields, a Nature Center, a Park Activity Building, four stream valley parks, and a combination of over 31 miles of natural and hard surface trails.

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 and athletic fields, repairing playgrounds and park structures, performing trail and tree maintenance, and supporting general park operations.

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required within 12 months of hire, and trade skills in carpentry or painting are a plus.

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 417 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, park 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.

Equipment and Vehicle Operation

• Operate mid- to large-sized equipment, including large mowers, tractors with attachments, loaders and backhoes.
• Operate CDL vehicles such as dump trucks, trash trucks, snowplows, and truck and trailer combinations.

• Haul heavy equipment, including tractors and skid steers, using CDL vehicles and trailers.

Park, Athletic Field, and Stormwater Maintenance

• Perform general maintenance of park grounds, playgrounds, buildings, athletic fields, and stormwater facilities.
• Maintain athletic fields by raking, dragging, grading, and applying pesticides.

• Complete minor repairs and basic carpentry, custodial, and preventive maintenance tasks.

Work Coordination and Conditions

• Provide limited directions to other maintenance staff as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and severe weather events.

• Work independently and maintain tools, materials, and supplies.

Important Skills and Characteristics

• Demonstrates working knowledge of park, trail, turf, and facility maintenance, including related safety requirements.
• Experience operating a wide range of vehicles and equipment, including CDL vehicles, heavy equipment, tractors with attachments, mowers, chainsaws, and hand and power tools.

• Understanding safety practices and proper use of equipment, pesticides, fertilizers, and cleaning materials.

• Skilled in performing maintenance work and providing support in basic trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and equipment maintenance.

• Ability to apply pesticides and fertilizers in accordance with certification and safety requirements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills to assess maintenance needs and complete more complex repairs

Working Conditions:

• Primarily works outside but may work inside on occasion 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 the ability to occasionally lift 100 pounds and regularly up to 50 pounds.
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