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Baltimore County

Property Management Grounds Maintenance Specialist Trainee

Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


Under close supervision, trains to drive a single-axle commercial weight vehicle and operate equipment utilized in the maintenance of recreation and park grounds and facilities, school recreation centers, and other County-owned facilities.

Participates in training to achieve and maintain proficiency in the following duties:Drives a commercial weight vehicle to transport equipment and tools to work sites.Operates tractors and attachments, mowers, saws, and similar equipment.Participates in the countywide snow removal operation.Maintains and repairs tools and equipment.Plants, waters, cultivates, sprays, and cuts grass on park grounds.Performs all operations required for the upkeep and repair of turf, trees, and shrubbery.Assists in laying out, constructing, and rebuilding athletic fields, parks, and playgrounds.Installs playground apparatus, goal posts, and backstops.Erects and repairs fences, barriers, park signs, and benches.Removes debris from park and playground areas.Assists in repairing sidewalks, drinking fountains, and water lines.Performs various skills in basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, welding, electrical and other maintenance work on park and recreation facilities.Picks up refuse at park sites and recreation facilities.Keeps simple records and logs.Participates in safety related training including, but not limited to, equipment operation and the handling of hazardous materials.Examples of Other DutiesMay perform custodial tasks such as cleaning restrooms and emptying trash. Performs other related duties as required.Physical and Environmental ConditionsThe work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and the operation of vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment. Some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as adverse weather and electricity.

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