Maintenance Worker I - Horticulture

City of Rockville
US - Maryland - Maryland Line
November 8, 2024

Salary : $35,540. 00 - $58,641. 00 Annually

Location : MD 20850, MD

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400155

Department: Department of Recreation and Parks

Division: Horticultural Services

Opening Date: 11/01/2024

Closing Date: 11/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing routine tasks involved in the care and maintenance of City of Rockville parks, playgrounds, facilities, storm water systems, and rights-of-way. The work requires regular contacts with maintenance employees and with other City employees and periodic contacts with contractors and the general public. Incumbents work independently and work is subject to general supervisory review. Incumbents are required to work various shifts and overtime as needed.

Essential Job Functions

Cleans and maintains parks, playgrounds, facilities, and rights-of-way and performs landscaping activities.
Performs required labor involved in the maintenance and repair of the City's parks, right-of-ways and storm water systems including leaf and snow removal.
Operates push mowers, walk-behind mowers, riding mowers, line trimmers, edgers, blowers and other parks maintenance equipment.
Operates hand and power spray equipment in the application of pesticides and herbicides.
Inspects and repairs playground equipment.
Mixes and applies chemicals and fertilizers. Waters, fertilizes, cultivates, trims, rakes and edges grasses, shrubs and trees.
Picks up and disposes of trash around buildings and empties trash cans and recycling containers.
Operates backhoe, skid loader, tractors, and mini excavator.
Moves heavy supplies and equipment and climbs ladders in order to accomplish tasks.
Removes trash, leaves, snow and ice from outside stairs, sidewalks, parking lots, bike and walking paths, etc.
Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading
Operates and maintains equipment such as chipper, chain saw, stump grinder, zero turn mower, reel mower and numerous powered hand tools, etc.
Investigates and resolves various complaints filed throughout the City.
Follows and enforces recommended safety practices and uses appropriate traffic safety devices such as cones, arrow boards and flagging signs.
Reports damage to facilities and equipment.
Performs emergency inspections and repairs such as snow/ice removal, storm clean- up, etc.
Contacts residents and business owners in the area where services will be affected by work of general maintenance crew.
Performs minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical and other maintenance and minor construction work.
Sweeps, shovels, rakes leaves, picks up litter and cuts, trims and loads brush, using hand or chain saws.
Installs Park benches, trash receptacles and other hardscape amenities
Power washes tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds and other amenities
Assists and fills-in for other staff when necessary. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma; or three (3) years of progressively responsible work in the maintenance of parks, playgrounds, facilities, and rights-of-way; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.

Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid state driver's license

Successfully obtain your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) learners permit within 6 months of hire and your CDL (class A or B) within 12 months of hire. If you possess a valid CDL at the time of hire, and demonstrate proficiency in meeting the required skill levels, you may be eligible to be hired above entry level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the methods and equipment used in parks, playgrounds, facilities, and rights-of-way grounds maintenance work and landscaping activities.
Some knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for the proper execution and usage of a variety of mowers and power tools.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform tasks, which involve prolonged standing, pushing, pulling, climbing, and stooping.
Ability to handle and operate light and heavy hand and power equipment.
Ability to independently perform maintenance duties.
Ability to read and interpret chemical labels, written instructions and operation manuals.
Ability and willingness to perform other duties as assigned; including but not limited to snow removal, storm debris clean up, assistance with special events and other emergencies at times other than regularly scheduled work hours.

Summary of Employee Benefits

The following is a brief summary of the major benefits provided to new full-time, regular employees. Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be entitled to these benefits on a pro-rated basis in accordance with Rockville City Laws and personnel policies and procedures. Benefits are not available to temporary employees. Details about benefits and costs for full-time and part-time employees are available by calling the Human Resources Department at ***.

Group Insurance PlansHealth Insurance
Participation is available in one of a number of types of health plans. The City contributes toward each plan. Participation is optional. Detailed information about each plan and the associated cost is available through the Human Resources Department.
Employees may participate in one of the following plans: Aetna HMO $30/$40, Aetna HMO $30/40 Deductible, Aetna HMO Health Reimbursement Account, Aetna Point of Service, Kaiser Permanente HMO, or Kaiser Permanente Point of Service. Start date of coverage is the date of hire or the first of the following month. Aetna
Rockville Group: 118583-011
Member Services: *** or *** (Rx Services)
Web Site:

Kaiser Permanente
Rockville Group: 4205-4 (HMO)
Member Services: *** or ***
TTY: ***
Web Site:

Dental Plan
Employees may join the City's dental program and receive dental benefits in addition to any such benefits provided by the group health plans. The City contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's dental coverage. If dental coverage is waived, the City's contribution is reallocated toward the employee's health plan cost. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire. Guardian Dental
Customer Service: ***
Web Site:

Vision Insurance
City of Rockville is offers a vision plan with VSP. Members will have a $130 allowance (in-network) for len.

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