Salary: $37,438.00 – $66,306.00 Annually
Location : Mitchellville, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 10564
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 05/19/2023
Closing Date: 6/5/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency providing land use planning; stewardship of natural, cultural and historic resources; and delivery of recreation programs to the communities it serves. The agency operates in the Montgomery and Prince George’s County Regions. Additional information on the agency can be found on
The agency is seeking a Park/General Maintenance Worker III for Enterprise Golf Course on the maintenance team. Under general supervision, this position performs skilled park/general maintenance work involving considerable responsibility, complexity, and variety. Leads and advises the day-to-day activities of intermittent maintenance staff at the golf course, including planning, scheduling, assigning, and supervising work. Additionally, this position trains staff in equipment operation, grounds maintenance, greens keeping, landscaping, building maintenance, and safety procedures and practices. Incumbents in this class are regularly given independent work assignments but may work as part of a group and performs other related duties as assigned.
The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range $37,438 – $66,306 annually at the Park/General Maintenance Worker III level with an excellent benefits package including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, employer’s retirement plan, and work-life programs. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, women, and persons with disabilities.
The hiring range for this position will be $37,438 to midpoint of the advertised salary range and will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Examples of Important Duties
- Leads and coordinates the day-to-day tasks for intermittent maintenance employees.
- Performs various manual labor duties including removing trash from the course, string trimming, removing weeds from flowerbeds, hand watering putting greens, removing trees, and performing drainage projects on the course
- Assist with turf maintenance, landscaping, pesticide applications, tree removals, etc.
- Determine maintenance needs for the course and develop a schedule for daily maintenance tasks for intermittent staff.
- Lead and provide support to the Golf Course Maintenance Management Team at Enterprise Golf Course to include scheduling, assigning and leading work.
- Accurately and effectively recycle Commission waste, including paper goods, plastics, glass, batteries, and other recyclable products
- Assist at Paint Branch Golf Course and Henson Creek Golf Course when needed.
- Assist Mechanic and Golf Cart mechanic during the winter months with general preventative maintenance and grinding reels and bedknives.
- At times, coordinate, order supplies and complete bigger projects on the golf course such as installing drainage, fixing irrigation issues, removing trees and spring and fall aeration.
- Responds to emergencies and inclement weather conditions such as hurricanes, blizzards, and strong thunderstorms. Summons emergency assistance as appropriate. Opens and closes Commission facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
1. High school graduate or GED, and four years of progressively responsible experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance, or park maintenance; and demonstrated ability to read and understand materials and instructions and write routine records and reports; 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
Classification Specification Park/General Maintenance Worker III.
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.