Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker - CDL (12784, Grade HL5)

Posting number: 12784

Department: MC Parks

Division: Northern Parks

Job classification: Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker - CDL

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Trades, Parks, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Custodial, Grounds & Landscaping, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Construction Trades, Green-Collar/Environmental, Horticulture

Summary

Montgomery Parks’ Northern Parks Division is hiring a Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker - CDL at Green Farm Multi-Agency Service Park in Gaithersburg, MD. This is a stable, full-time position for someone who enjoys outdoor work, working with equipment, and being part of a reliable crew that maintains parks used by the community every day.

The Green Farm Management Area contains 42 parks, including an urban park, 25 athletic fields, 2 cricket fields, 30 tennis courts, 20 basketball courts, 3 park activity buildings, 13 shelters, 1 equestrian center, 27 miles of natural surface trail, 3 volleyball courts, 2 handball courts, and 2 community gardens. The area is also responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining the surfaces of 115 playgrounds. 

Working under the direction of a Parks Maintenance Leader, this role performs a wide range of hands-on maintenance work and provides direction, instruction and basic guidance on work procedures and safety to crew members. Duties include operating trucks and equipment, maintaining park grounds and athletic fields, repairing playgrounds and park structures, performing trail and tree maintenance, and supporting general park operations. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required within 12 months of hire, and trade skills in carpentry or painting are a plus.

This position offers steady work, clear expectations, and opportunities to build skills over time. Employees receive training, work with experienced staff, and have opportunities to develop additional equipment and maintenance skills. Schedules may include days, nights, and weekends as needed.

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 more at https://www.montgomeryparks.org/

Examples of duties

Equipment and Vehicle Operation

• Operate mid- to large-sized equipment, including large mowers, tractors with attachments, loaders, and backhoes
• Operate CDL vehicles such as dump trucks, trash trucks, snowplows, and truck and trailer combinations
• Haul heavy equipment, including tractors and skid steers, using CDL vehicles and trailers

Park, Athletic Field, and Stormwater Maintenance

• Perform general maintenance of park grounds, playgrounds, buildings, athletic fields, and stormwater facilities
• Maintain athletic fields by raking, dragging, grading, and applying pesticides
• Perform preventive maintenance of stormwater, bioretention, and rain garden facilities, including vegetation and weed control
• Complete minor repairs and basic carpentry, custodial, and preventive maintenance tasks

Work Coordination and Conditions

• Provide limited direction to other maintenance staff as needed
• Respond to emergencies and severe weather events
• Work independently and maintain tools, materials, and supplies

Important Worker Characteristics

• Demonstrated working knowledge of park, trail, turf, and facility maintenance, including related safety requirements
• Experience operating a wide range of vehicles and equipment, including CDL vehicles, heavy equipment, tractors with attachments, mowers, chainsaws, and hand and power tools