Turf Maintenance Technician Southern Region Parks Division Seasonal
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Job Location:
Upper Marlboro, MD - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 15 - 19
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Do you enjoy turf maintenance
Are you highly motivated with an attention to detail
Do you have passion to work outdoors with equipment
Job Description
If this sounds like you Prince Georges County Parks and Recreation is the place you want to be. The Southern Region Parks Division (SRPD) is seeking Seasonal Turf Maintenance Technicians to support turf and grounds maintenance operations across multiple park locations. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors operating equipment working as part of a team and maintaining high-quality turf and landscaped areas. Seasonal Turf Maintenance Technicians play a vital role in maintaining healthy safe and visually appealing park grounds and facilities for community use.
For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince Georges County Parks and Recreation please contact Joelle Edmond or Brenda Miller.
Examples of Important Duties
- Perform skilled turf and grounds maintenance and renovation work involving moderate responsibility and complexity
- Mow edge trim and maintain turf and landscaped areas
- Perform brush clearing debris blowing grading and site cleanup
- Assist with fertilizer and pesticide application under supervision and in accordance with safety guidelines
- Remove and install sod as part of turf renovation projects
- Operate a variety of equipment including trucks tractors with attachments zero-turn mowers utility vehicles spreaders sprayers blowers and walk-behind maintenance equipment
- Perform general grounds maintenance including leaf collection litter cleanup fencing repair pruning and snow removal
- Remove fallen trees and assist with storm cleanup as needed
- Communicate project needs equipment concerns and site conditions to supervisors
- Work independently or as part of a crew depending on assignment
- Drive Commission vehicles upon completion of required defensive driving training as assigned
- Follow all safety procedures departmental guidelines and maintenance standards
- Perform related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods
- Ability to lift bend stand walk and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Availability to work assigned schedules including evenings weekends and holidays as needed
Preferred
- Previous experience in the athletic field maintenance grounds maintenance or general labor
- Familiarity with hand tools and power equipment
- Interest in athletic field quality safety and sports support
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of basic turf and grounds maintenance practices
- Ability to safely operate tools equipment and vehicles
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong work ethic reliability and communication skills
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
Supplemental Information
May be subject to medical drug and alcohol testing.
Work Hours
Work hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 6:00 am 2:45 pm and can include days evenings weekends and holiday work. Seasonal hours are not guaranteed and may fluctuate based on program needs
Working Conditions / Environment
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to weather conditions noise dirt and physical activity including lifting bending standing and walking for extended periods.
Supplemental Information
- Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check.
- Add additional supplemental information.
- Add any safety requirements/drug testing requirements/etc.
May be subject to medical drug and alcohol testing. Work hours
Work schedules vary by assignment and operational needs. Seasonal hours are not guaranteed and may fluctuate based on program needs.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Electrical Experience
- eMaint
- Industrial Maintenance
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Property Maintenance
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Hydraulics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
