Park Maintenance Contingent Worker - Zone 5 - Belmont Operations - Blandair Park - Special Projects
Salary
$19.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Location
Belmont Manor and Historic Park, Elkridge, MD
Job Type
Contingent
Job Number
0050 - 04232026
Department
Recreation & Parks
Opening Date
04/23/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
Non- and semi-skilled work involving general park maintenance, construction labor, and plant/landscape care in park lands. Involves the use of various tools and equipment. Provides support for recreation and special event programs within Howard County parks. Communicate County policies, rules and regulations, as needed, to the public. Performs labor-level operations service work under regular supervision from a technical supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and occasionally crawl. The employee will use his hands to hold hand tools and power tools. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Read and follow written directions. Be able to work independently on all shifts (late night and early morning). Operate a motor vehicle safely, ability to deal with difficult individuals and capable of using a two-way radio and phone (voice mail). Ability to communicate with public safety officials in emergency and non-emergency situations, communicate with park officials, complete detailed reports, ability to manage numerous activities within a park site(s). Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform heavy labor for prolonged periods of time. Ability to maintain effective relationships with the public. Requires a Class C drivers license. Possess and provide proof of a valid Maryland Drivers License (Class C with less than two points within previous two years). Criminal background check and pre-employment physical and drug test required.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Have a basic understanding of park operations and two-years of experience working with the public in a variety of settings.
Must be 18 years or older and possess a High School Diploma or GED.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.
At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.
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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information.
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Do you have at least one-year experience in the operation of commercial grade mowing equipment and landscape maintenance?
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If you have experience operating commercial grade mowing equipment and landscape maintenance, where did you acquire this experience?
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I understand that this position requires successful completion of both a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
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Do you possess a Class C drivers license valid in the state of Maryland?
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I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.
Required Question
Employer Howard County Government
Address 3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043
Phone 410-313-2033