Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker (14789, Grade HL5)

Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker

The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission is an award-winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of stream valley parks, large regional parks, neighborhood parks, and park-school recreation areas throughout Montgomery and Prince George's counties. In Prince George's County, we are also responsible for developing the County's public recreation programs.

The Department of Parks & Recreation has the overall responsibility for planning, supervising, and coordinating all park/recreation facilities and services throughout Prince George's County. The Northern Region Parks Division (NRPD) is one of three maintenance Divisions within this Department and is composed of eight major work programs: Fleet Management/Trades, Building Maintenance, Area Maintenance, Playgrounds, Trails, Athletic Field/Turf Management, Trash/Recycling/Waste Management, Program Support, and the administrative section. The mission of NRPD is to provide professional, high-quality maintenance and maintenance support services for all parks and recreation facilities and to support the diverse work programs of the Parks & Recreation Department in Prince George's County and its customers.

All applicants to this job posting will be considered for this and future Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker job openings for 6 months or until qualified candidates have been exhausted from this job posting. At that time, a new job posting may be available for application to future openings.

Examples of Important Duties

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, park shelters, offices, and other public facilities to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment such as floor buffers, carpet cleaners, and pressure washers.
• Restock restroom supplies, including soap, paper towels, and toilet paper, to ensure continuous availability.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recycling from designated areas, following proper waste management procedures.
• Inspect facilities for cleanliness, safety hazards, and maintenance needs, reporting issues as necessary.
• Follow OSHA regulations and safety protocols when handling cleaning chemicals and operating equipment.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown, including arranging tables, chairs, and temporary facilities.
• Work with other maintenance staff to support overall park cleanliness and operations.

(Work Hours are 5:00 am 1:45 pm Sunday-Thursday)

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in groundskeeping, building maintenance or park maintenance.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total four (4) years.
4. 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.
5. Pass Commission medical examination.
6. 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:
• Maryland Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Applicator certification in the categories appropriate to the work assignment;
• Maryland Department of Agriculture's Fertilizer Applicator certification; and
• National Playground Safety Institute certification.

Supplemental Information

Classification Specification Principal Parks/Facilities Maintenance Worker May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

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 based on race, 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 accommodation or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or View phone number on click.appcast.io (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

This position may involve seasonal weekend work and seasonal work schedule adjustments. Exposed to weather, dirt, waste, odors, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects. The ability to lift 100 pounds is desirable.

Benefits

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.
• Plan C - 9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)
• Plan E - 4% 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