Seasonal Grounds Supervisor

Seasonal Contractual

One (1) Vacancy; Full-time

Contract Period: March 22, 2017 - December 12, 2017

Oxford, MD (Talbot County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries & Boating Services, is currently accepting applications for a Grounds Supervisor in Oxford, Maryland. The selected candidate will be responsible for grounds maintenance on an 11 acre laboratory facility. Duties include maintenance of grounds, snow removal, special projects and other maintenance related tasks. The selected applicant will be responsible for maintaining all tools and equipment, determining cost of material and length of time to complete projects, maintaining records, assigning work schedules and performing necessary tasks to include mowing, weeding, mulching, painting, dock and pond maintenance and other related duties. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervision and training of other workers as appropriate and ensure compliance of work and safety standards. This position might require some weekend work and/or variable hours. We seek candidates in good physical condition as work is occasionally strenuous.  

Education: Completion of eighth grade.

Experience: Three years experience in truck or flower gardening, in the care and maintenance of grounds and lawns, landscaping, horticultural or nursery work.

Note:

Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to 2 years of the required education.

Employees appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment, and report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded. Your qualifications will be assessed based on the information included on your submitted application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation.