Maintenance Worker I - Parks & Recreation (Perm/FT/Benefits)

Job

Description:

Summary: Under the supervision of a Recreation Specialist, an incumbent in this class supports the Horticulturist and would assist in the installation of new landscapes and the maintenance of landscapes at facilities and parks in the county. Duties include general landscaping, planting, mulching, raking, edging, and weeding.

Must be able to operate and maintain landscaping equipment including hedge trimmers, weed eaters, small tractors and other light landscaping equipment, and must have

experience:

operating a pick-up truck pulling a trailer. A basic knowledge of landscaping materials and plants is also required. This person must also on occasion work with adult and children volunteers in the Adopt-a–Park program and they need to be able to communicate effectively with them. Job

Description:

Job

Description:

Salary Range: $37,139.00-$99,026.00/Annually BUDGETED SALARY: $39,500.00 Essential Duties: Works ball diamonds; erects soccer and football goal posts; repairs back stops, basketball backboards, nets and rims. Puts together and installs bleachers and player seats. Removes trash from park and playground areas.

• Performs janitorial work.

Operates equipment such as hand and riding lawn mowers, infield machines, weed eaters, chain saws, and wood chipper.

• Drives cars and light-duty pickup trucks with small lowboy trailer, trash truck, and skidsteer loader.

Caulks windows; cleans buildings and machinery.

• Performs various semi-skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and other maintenance/repair work on park and maintenance/repair recreation and public school facilities.

Removes snow from office parking lots and clears ponds used for ice skating; is on 24-hour call during snowstorms and other emergencies; puts up snow fences, and works snowmobile used in evening, on weekends and holidays as required.

• Performs the duties of the Landscape/Gardener Option as needed: Assists in maintaining the gardens, greenhouse and grounds at Swan Harbor Farm and other facilities.
• Installs landscapes at new facilities.

Prunes shrubs, weeds, waters and mulches landscaped beds at parks throughout the county.

• Assists in the operations of the Adopt-A-Park program by hanging and taking down Adopt-A-Park signs, delivering plants to groups, and helping volunteer groups with landscape maintenance of their parks.

Years of

Experience:

One (1) year of

experience:

in building maintenance, ground maintenance, landscaping or farming work. Years of Supervisory

Experience:

None

Education:

Graduation from high school, vocational-technical school, or possession of a GED certificate. Certifications, Licensures, and Examinations: Possession of a valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points. Be advised this position requires a valid driver's license. Your application will not be considered if you fail to include the full driver's license number on the electronic application.

Knowledge,

Skills:

, and Abilities: General knowledge of the methods, material and equipment used in the maintenance of parks and recreation facilities Basic knowledge of landscaping materials, plants and equipment Ability to deal with the public cooperatively and courteously, while maintaining an effective working relationship with others Ability to follow written and oral instructions Ability to drive cars and trucks with standard transmission Ability to transport materials from one worksite to another Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, bend, or sit depending upon work assignment Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time Ability to lift and move objects while exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly.

SAFETY: Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations, and applicable Harford County safety

COMPENSATION:

Other

compensation:

may include, but is not limited to: Overtime Compensatory time Shift Differentials

BENEFITS:

Harford County offers an exceptional

benefits:

package that includes: Health, Dental & Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts State Retirement Plan and Deferred

Compensation:

Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Join our team of professionals serving the citizens of Harford County, MD!