Assists in the routine maintenance of the County park grounds, buildings, and equipment.
This maintenance work is performed at the semiskilled level. The work performed is of a routine nature and procedures and standards to be maintained are clearly outlined, and the work is carefully checked upon completion.
Essential Job Functions
Installs locks and repairs doors.
Builds and repairs picnic tables, benches, etc.
Installs window panes.
Repairs leaky faucets, sinks, toilets, and urinals.
Replaces light fixtures and bulbs.
Marks ball field base lines.
Replaces nets on tennis courts, and keeps courts free of debris.
Installs and maintains fences, backstops, etc.
Cleans snack bars and restrooms.
Greases tractors, bush-hogs, and mowers.
Cleans out drainage ditches.
Cuts grass with power mower.
Maintains flower beds and shrubbery in parks.
Rakes and loads grass, leaves, and brush.
Cleans grounds.
Other Job Duties (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)
Knowledge of--
Ability to--
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)
Training and/or Education:
Completion of the tenth grade.
Experience:
Six months experience in grounds maintenance work.
Licenses or Certificates:
Valid driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Regulations may be required.
Special Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age.
Operation of County owned vehicle.
Subject to background investigation if employed in the Department of Parks and Recreation or Department of Public Works Buildings and Grounds.
Physical Demands:
Work requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stopping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 100 pounds.
Unusual Demands:
None
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Compensation Steps:
Pay rate: $18.46 per hour
Grade H05, seasonal position, up to 40 hours per week
Department of Parks and Recreation
Position closing date: July 14, 2026
Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on July 14, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on July 15th.
Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.
Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov with as much notice as possible.
Founded in 1654, Calvert County is one of the oldest counties in the United States with a rich and diverse history. Residents and visitors alike enjoy this quiet, waterside community nestled between the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. A lively of arts and entertainment culture, water-based recreation and family-friendly attractions keep our locals and visitors entertained year-round. It’s easy to see why Calvert County’s small town character continues to attract newcomers as one of the best areas to live, work and raise a family.
Though it’s Maryland’s smallest county in land area – 213 square miles – Calvert County is home to more than 90,000 people and has one of the highest standards of living in the state. Prince Frederick, the county seat, is located 35 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., and 55 miles south of Baltimore.
Within easy reach of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Joint Base Andrews, Annapolis, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Calvert County is home to several major industries including defense contracting, information technology, tourism, energy, advanced manufacturing and administrative services.
Calvert County is governed by a five-member board of county commissioners elected to four-year terms. The county employs nearly 1,300 people in 11 departments who are committed to providing excellent customer service and transparency in all we do.
