Grounds Maintenance Technician

JOB The hiring salary range for this position is $41,714.40 - $54,645.75 annually commensurate with experience

Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Grounds Maintenance Technician to perform equipment operation in grounds maintenance work at County parks, golf courses and grounds areas. Technician will be involved in seasonal grounds maintenance, athletic field maintenance, planting and landscaping, trash pickup and area cleanup work, and related tasks. This position will operate gasoline and diesel-powered trucks and medium-sized equipment including dump trucks, tractors, loaders, forklifts, and equipment transport trailers. Description of Career Ladder Series Employees may progress though a career ladder with relevant experience, satisfactory performance appraisals and certain certifications. After three years of satisfactory conduct and performance as a Grounds Maintenance Technician as noted in the performance appraisal, combined with the completion of the County Leadership Academy, assigned MRPA trainings, or other identified professional certifications and with the written recommendation of the Parks Maintenance Superintendent, a Grounds Maintenance Technician may be recommended for promotion to a Senior Grounds Maintenance Technician. The written recommendation must describe the type and quality of work performed by the Grounds Maintenance Technician that demonstrates the employee is capable to work in an upper-level position. Concurrence of the written recommendation is required by the Chief of Parks and Grounds. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Education and Experience: High school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). Six (6) months of grounds maintenance experience with two years’ experience operating medium to heavy equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

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