Salary: $43,586.00 – $77,192.00 Annually
Location : Ft. Washington, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 12081
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 06/12/2023
Closing Date: 6/26/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.
The Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Southern Area Maintenance is seeking to fill a Park/General Maintenance Leader-CDL. The selected candidate will perform a variety park maintenance work involving grounds maintenance, greens keeping, landscaping, building maintenance, and safety procedures and practices.
The incumbent in this position performs general and some skilled parks maintenance work, involving moderate responsibility, complexity, and variety that involve general grounds keeping and routine building maintenance at Commission parks, recreation buildings, community centers and other developed areas. Incumbent will be regularly working as a lead person of a group but may be given independent work assignments on occasion and must have the ability to read and write. Duties may include but not limited to operation of medium to heavy trucks as well as trailers with weight capacity over 10,000lbs., trash collection, turf maintenance, ball field maintenance and snow removal. Also performs specialized assignments requiring training and experience.
Please note the above salary range represents earning potential. The budgeted salary range for this position is $43,586 – $60,389. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Incumbent must have a CDL license at the time of hire or have the ability to obtain a CDL license within 6 months after being hired.
Examples of Important Duties
- Provide leadership and coordination of landscaping team and work assignments
- Perform skilled maintenance of landscape
- Utilize a Commercial Driver’s License to perform park maintenance tasks.
- Ensure staff is utilizing proper safety equipment.
- Inspect finished work assignments to ensure they are of high quality.
- Train subordinates in the proper method and safety involving assigned tasks.
- Mixes and sprays chemicals to treat plant and turf diseases or eliminate pests.
- Operate various types of equipment, from handheld to light equipment.
- Ensure that all supplies, chemicals, and equipment are used and stored correctly.
- Maintain and ensure inventory is accurate to maintain equipment, parks, and facilities within our division.
- Provide input on reporting of assignments of staff to the direct supervisor.
- Obtain quotes, estimates, and order materials to complete tasks properly.
- Complete work orders and submit them to Park Manager daily.
- Utilize EAM (work order tracking system) to book labor and provide necessary details.
- Prepares and reports on-the-job injuries
- Snow removal and other weather-related duties.
- Lead and monitor Park/General Maintenance Workers with day-to-day job duties, general park maintenance, program support, playgrounds, snow removal, ballfield, and trail maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
1. High school graduate or GED, and five years of progressively responsible experience in grounds maintenance, building maintenance, and park maintenance; or
2. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Pass Commission medical examination.
4. Valid driver’s license.
5. Additionally, contingent upon area of assignment, some positions in this class may require:
a. Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements upon appointment, or the ability to acquire one within six months.
b. Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator’s certification in the categories appropriate to the work assignment.
c. Certification by the National Playground Safety Institute.
Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Park/General Maintenance Leader – CDL
Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions.
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.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2023 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
- Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination – $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License?
- Yes
- No
Required Question