Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker-Program Support

Description

The Southern Region Parks Division of the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker-Program Support to provide year-round seasonal support for park operations, special events, maintenance projects, and program needs throughout the division.

The successful candidate will assist with daily park and facility operations, setup and breakdown of event and program equipment, transportation of materials, general grounds and building maintenance, and related support assignments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, safe work practices, teamwork, customer service, and the ability to use tools, equipment, carts, trucks, trailers, and related maintenance equipment safely.

Examples of Important Duties

• Assist with general park maintenance, groundskeeping, facility support, and program-related tasks
• Set up, break down, transport, and store equipment, supplies, furniture, tables, chairs, tents, signs, and other program support items
• Load and unload tools, equipment, supplies, and materials from vehicles and work areas
• Support park programs, events, rentals, special projects, and maintenance operations as assigned
• Use hand tools, power tools, carts, vehicles, trailers, and other maintenance equipment safely and appropriately
• Use power cords, tools, carts, and other equipment safely
• Clean, organize, maintain, and store tools, equipment, materials, and supplies
• Monitor work areas and event/program setups to support safety, cleanliness, and successful operations
• Provide support to Southern Region Parks Division staff
• Transport, deliver, set up, and break down program support items, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials
• Maintain inventory of equipment, tools, supplies, and materials used for program support operations
• Support effective execution of daily tasks through teamwork and communication
• Perform related tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, rain, humidity, and cold

Preferred

• Experience in the electrical field
• Experience with technical lighting, set design, or electrical equipment
• Experience operating trucks, trailers, forklifts, tractors, loaders, or similar maintenance equipment

Supplemental Information

May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

This position may be considered safety-sensitive depending on assigned duties. Applicants may be required to participate in post-offer/pre-employment controlled substance and alcohol testing when assigned safety-sensitive responsibilities.

When You’ll Work

• Work schedules may vary based on program needs and may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and weather-related assignments.
• This is a year-round seasonal position that provides on-call or scheduled support for parks, facilities, programs, events, and maintenance operations.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Outdoor park and event work environment
• Work may involve standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, carrying, and using tools or equipment
• Work may occur in varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, humidity, and cold
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Supplemental information

• This position is part-time and not eligible for benefits.
• Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check.
• Employees must comply with all M-NCPPC workplace safety policies and procedures.