NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Parks Maintenance Specialist- Rec and Parks, Parks & Program Services/Horticulture & Land Management
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$51K/yr - $82K/yr
2+ years expHoward County Government is a leader in innovation and sustainability, seeking outstanding individuals to join their team. The Parks Maintenance Specialist performs skilled grounds maintenance and construction tasks, serving as a crew leader on various projects while ensuring the upkeep of park lands and related facilities.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels
Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately
Operates a variety of equipment to include but not limited to: Large 16-foot and zero turn mowing units, trucks with trailer, front loaders, backhoes, skid loaders as well as tractors with miscellaneous attachments including flail mowers, aerators, seeders, spreaders, line trimmers/brush cutters, chain saws, blowers, edgers, chippers, leaf vacs, various power hand tools, etc. Operates in heights of 70 feet in bucket trucks. Operates Class “A” vehicles in performing the required tasks. May operate motor vehicles with trailers that exceed 10,000 pounds GVWR, or with combination GVWR exceeding 26,000 pounds
Operate a chainsaw properly and safely according to ANSI safety and industry standards
Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment and vehicles and completes repair forms
Perform and follows proper horticultural practices in turf maintenance tasks such as turf aeration, fertilization, applying pesticides, sodding, seeding, and top-dressing
Performs and follows proper horticultural practices with landscape maintenance, tree removal, pruning, planting, mulching, watering, chipping, and tree felling and removal
Directs a crew performing a broad variety of park maintenance operations
Administrative duties include: incident reports, timesheets, department requisitions, park and playground inspection forms, pesticide and nutrient application records, Miss Utility forms, work order forms, vehicle logs, repair requests, daily park reports, and pavilion and vandalism journal entries
Ability to use basic computer skills to include but not limited to: filling out time sheets, PDQ card statement reconciliation, send and receive emails, create and save word documents, submit Facility Max requests and monthly reports
Must be able to estimate supplies and materials for maintenance tasks and jobs. Develops supply requisitions for supervisor’s approval. Responsible for keeping an inventory current for tools, supplies and materials, and chemicals
Leads and assists with trail maintenance, field and meadow mowing, vandalism repair and other tasks associated with park maintenance such as trash removal, fence and sign installation and repair, and snow removal
Leads and directs in various construction projects requiring significant carpentry/construction skills
Prepares drawings/plans for various construction projects
Ability to utilize a GPS device and decipher information
May be required to schedule and oversee work of outside contractors
Handle traffic control by flagging and properly setting up minor road control systems
This position is considered essential and will be required to work emergency situations
Performs snow removal duties and assists during inclement weather conditions to include working for Public Works if needed
Serves on committees as assigned
Attend trainings as assigned
Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the 12th grade plus two (2) years of experience in landscaping, park maintenance, or a related field; or, completion of an associate's degree program in horticulture or park/resource management plus some experience requiring the use of hand tools and motor equipment
Possession of a valid driver's license. This license must be valid as long as the individual is employed in this class
Possession of a Maryland Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required and must be obtained within Department time frames and maintained during tenure of employment
Certified or County trained in CPR, First Aid, forklift, bucket lift, chainsaw, and van passenger training or the ability to obtain certification within time limits specified by the County
Possession of State Roadside Tree Expert certification or the ability to obtain within time limits specified by the County
Possession of State Certified Nutrient Applicator certification or the ability to obtain within time limits specified by the County
Preferred
Parks/landscape experience is preferred and experience in the operation of various pieces of landscaping/maintenance equipment
Benefits
Medical insurance plans
Dental insurance plans
Optional life insurance
Dependent life insurance
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary at no cost
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Annual Leave
Disability Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Other paid leave will be granted for approved jury duty, military leave, bereavement leave and official leave
Participation in the plan is mandatory
457(b) deferred compensation program
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance
Paid parental leave in connection with the qualifying birth of a child, or the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care
Long Term Disability Benefits
Disability Leave Bank
Voluntary Benefit Options
Credit Union
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
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