Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker - CDL (...

Salary : $42,135.00 - $74,625.00 Annually Location : Clinton, MD Job Type: Career Job Number: 14798 Department: PGC Parks and Recreation Opening Date: 02/25/2026 Closing Date: 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern DescriptionDo you have experience in grounds management and are interested in joining an award-winning program to continue your professional growth? Are you a team player and enjoy working in a position with varied work responsibilities? Do you love operating large equipment and completing projects for park improvements? The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation Southern Region Parks Division seeks an experienced Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker III - CDL to work within our Area Operations Program working in the Cosca Park Maintenance Facility in Clinton, Maryland. This position will perform park maintenance and renovation tasks in our parks throughout the southern portion of Prince George's County for community passive and active recreation to support our mission for healthy lifestyles for our community involving considerable responsibility, complexity, and variety. The successful candidate will perform a variety of grounds management tasks such as mowing, debris removal, vegetation management, and pest management which may include equipment operations such as tractors, skid loaders, mowers, and other large equipment working in a team environment. This is the expert level in park/general maintenance work involving all types of equipment, difficult specialized assignments, and directing and training other workers in maintenance procedures and practices. The successful candidate will perform work of increasing difficulty and responsibility to develop and improve skills. Incumbents in this class are regularly given independent work assignments but may work as part of a group. Performs other related duties as assigned. This position will have a work schedule of Sunday - Thursday from 6:00am - 2:45pm. Please note that the salary above represents earning potential. The budgeted salary range is $42,135 - $58,379. Salary is commensurate with experience. All applicants to this job posting will be considered for this and future Park/General Maintenance Worker III - CDL job openings for 6 months or until all qualified candidates have been exhausted from this job posting, whichever comes first. At that time, a new job posting may be available for application to future openings. Examples of Important DutiesOperates large riding mowers, tractors with attachments, and zero-turn mowers in a Regional, Local, and Neighborhood parks for rough or fine mowing. Operates trucks, truck and trailer combination, front-end loader, backhoe, dump trucks with plows, bucket trucks, trash trucks, and tank trucks, spreaders, and sprayers. Operates complex equipment and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating requiring a Commercial Driver's License. Performs routine safety inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Patches and resurfaces asphalt roads and trails. Performs tree pruning through large tractor operation with attachments to improve park safety and routine maintenance efforts for safety. Cuts and lays sod and other landscaping duties. Operates tree spade to plant trees, shrubs, and plants, according to established standards. Trims and prunes trees and shrubs. Performs tree maintenance duties. Positions bucket truck and sets outriggers. Trims and fells trees. Operates chain saws. Operates ropes from ground level to assist Tree Climber in cutting down trees. Raises and lowers equipment. Lowers tree limbs with ropes. Operates chipping machine to grind brush into mulch. Operates stump grinder to remove tree stumps. Perform pest identification for Integrated Pest Management for organic and conventional pesticide applications and record keeping. On a regular basis (more than 50% of the time), provides general direction and instructions on proper procedures and safety to a small work group. Informs the Leader or Supervisor of job progress and completion and any problems requiring attention. May collect and/or enter data into daily reports and work order completion. Assists with training seasonal staff. Conducts park inspections for safety and submits detailed reports to supervisor for maintenance prioritization and resource allocation. Inspections. Makes recommendations for Americans with Disability Act access improvements. Reports on unsafe or hazardous conditions of park facilities and amenities. Assists in setting up, monitoring, and taking down Commission programs and rental events. Inform visitors of rules and regulations. Opens and closes Commission facilities. Interacts with visitors daily in a courteous and effective manner. Snow removal and other related weather duties. Important Work Characteristics General knowledge of: (1) parks and park/general maintenance operations; (2) Commission organization, policies, and procedures; (3) gardening; (4) groundskeeping; (5) landscaping; (6) safety; (7) turf maintenance; (8) pesticides and their application; (9) building and equipment maintenance; and (10) tree maintenance and removal. Skill in operation of: (1) front-end loader and specialized grounds equipment; (2) hand and power tools; (3) light to medium trucks and truck trailer combinations; (4) tractor with attachments; (5) medium to heavy equipment (backhoe, roller, tree spade, etc.); and (6) pesticides and their application. Ability to: (1) understand a system of procedures; (2) read and write routine correspondence; (3) provide courteous service; and (4) lift up to 100 pounds desirable. May be developed after employment in this job class. Preferred Qualifications Three years of experience in the grounds maintenance industry in relation to maintenance, safety inspection, and renovation. Knowledge of technology to perform inspections and enter data into portable electronic equipment. Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with sprayers and pesticide applications for organic and conventional selective and non-selective pesticides. Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED). Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance or park maintenance. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total four (4) years. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of their position. Pass Commission medical examination. Depending upon the area of assignment, some positions in this class require within 12 months of hire (a) Commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements; (b) obtainment of certifications including: Supplemental InformationClass/Specification: Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker III-CDLMay be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. Primarily works outside, but may work inside on occasion or as assigned. May work weekends, evenings, and holidays. Exposed to weather, dirt, waste, odors, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects (for example, bees, hornets, wasps, etc.). 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 ofrace, 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 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you. THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION 2026 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. PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB. 457 (b) Plan (Optional) (Pre-tax and Roth) Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional) Retiree Healthcare - Eligibility requires, at least 10 years of eligible service and continuous enrollment in M-NCPPC plans (or proof of continuous enrollment in comparable plans) during the 36 months immediately preceding your retirement date. Premium cost share based on years of service 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) - (15%) UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%) UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%) Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%) Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%) Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.) Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs. Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%) Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,300 Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $7,500 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 (birth, adoption 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 or 301-454-1694. 01 NOTE: This is a Safety-Sensitive Position. All new and current employees who apply for safety-sensitive positions are subject to post offer/pre-employment-controlled substance/alcohol testing. Covered positions include those requiring a Commercial Driver's License and those with safety-sensitive duties. Applicants will be required to participate in controlled substance/alcohol testing after they have received an offer of employment. Finalization of the job offer is contingent upon reports of negative test results for both controlled substances and alcohol. A report of a positive test result will result in the employment offer being rescinded. Please acknowledge that you have read and understand the above disclosure by selecting the appropriate response below. Yes, I have read and understand the disclosure. 02 Please describe your experience in the grounds management industry to include any relevant experience working with trail or asphalt maintenance. 03 Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License or the ability to acquire one in six months? If yes, Class A or B? 04 Are you available to work an adjusted schedule which could include a weekend day? Yes No 05 Do you possess a valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations? Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of their position. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-17