Parks/Facilities Maintenance Leader - CDL (14992, Grade 16)

Description

The Montgomery County Department of Parks—Southern Parks Division seeks an experienced, organized, and professional Parks/Facilities Maintenance Leader-CDL to oversee the division’s Stormwater Management Team located in Potomac, MD.

Under general supervision, leads daily stormwater maintenance in parks, supervising staff and ensuring systems function properly through debris removal, vegetation control, and repairs. Manages schedules, equipment, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. Strong stormwater maintenance knowledge. A Class-A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required and must be obtained within 12 months of hire. The position offers training, growth opportunities, and a primarily day-shift schedule with occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.

The Southern Parks Division supports both local and regional recreation across some of the most densely populated areas of Montgomery County. This Stormwater Management Team performs non-structural maintenance on all stormwater management facilities within the Southern Region of Parks, currently maintaining approximately 335 facilities, with continued growth expected.

About Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks is an award-winning park system and part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). Supported by more than 800 dedicated employees, we care for 416 parks, trails, and natural spaces across Montgomery County, with team members working in a wide range of roles, including park operations, public programs, planning, public safety, and administration. Our work is visible in everyday moments, from safe, well-maintained trails to welcoming parks and community programs. Careers with Montgomery Parks offer purpose, stability, and the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact where people live, work, and connect. Learn moreathttps://www.montgomeryparks.org/

Examples of Important Duties

Stormwater Management & Park Maintenance Leadership

• Lead stormwater maintenance across park systems and facilities
• Supervise staff, schedule work, and ensure environmental compliance
• Inspect, maintain, and repair drainage systems and infrastructure
• Support emergency response operations (e.g., storm events, flooding, debris removal).
  
  

Equipment & Vehicle Operation

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, tools, and CDL-required vehicles
• Transport crews and materials; support storm and emergency response
  
  

Administrative Tasks

• Manage staffing, schedules, and work orders
• Track assets, activities, and compliance reporting
• Maintain records, communication, and staff training
  
  

Important Working Characteristics

• Strong knowledge of stormwater practices and regulations
• Effective leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Tech-proficient, safety-focused, and environmentally driven
  
  

Working Conditions

• Primarily works outside.
• May be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Occasionally exposed to weather, dirt, waste, odors, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects (e.g., bees, hornets, wasps) and plants (e.g., poison ivy).
• Some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and regularly up to 50 pounds
  
  

Additional Information

• Class-A CDL required within 12 months
• Salary based on experience
• Public sector experience preferred
• GIS, MS Office, and regulatory knowledge required
• Bilingual skills a plus; on-call for emergencies
• Very flexible benefits package!
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in ground maintenance, golf course maintenance, building maintenance or park maintenance.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total five (5) 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 by the position of assignment.
• Pass Commission medical examination.
• Depending upon an assignment, positions in this class may require within 12 months of hire (a) Commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements; (b) obtainment of certifications including:
• Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Applicator certification in the categories appropriate to the work assignment;
• Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Professional Fertilizer Applicator certification; and
• National Playground Safety Institute certification.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Classification Specification Parks/Facilities Maintenance Leader-CDL

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The M-NCPPC offers an excellent benefits package, including a defined benefits retirement plan and hybrid work schedules.

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.