Seasonal Maintenance Assistant

Seasonal Contractual

Two (2) vacancies; full-time (40 hours/week)

Contract Period: March 2018 - December 2018

Contract start/end dates are negotiable; contract not to exceed 10 months

Savage River State Forest (Garrett County)

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Forest Service/Western Region is currently accepting applications for two (2) full-time seasonal contractual Maintenance positions at Savage River State Forest, Grantsville, Maryland. These positions are responsible for the general maintenance of buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment of the State Forest. The work entails independently performing moderately complex tasks in maintenance work, including heavy equipment operation for road and trail maintenance, routine construction work, campsite maintenance, rendering routine preventative maintenance, and making minor repairs or improvements to buildings, fixtures, mechanical equipment, grounds and roadways. Other duties may include but are not limited to: operating both small and heavy equipment, planting trees, operating chainsaws, habitat improvement projects, wildland fire suppression and boundary line maintenance. Applicants must be able to lift up to 70 lbs, work in inclement weather and rugged terrain. The selected candidates may be required to work some weekends and/or holidays.

Education: Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience: Experience operating small equipment such as skid steer, mowers (equivalent to JD X300 or 720), chainsaws.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following qualifications; please include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

• Experience operating heavy equipment such as front-end loader (equivalent to JD 544J), dozer (equivalent to JD 450H), tractor (equivalent to NH TSD100), and radial arm brush hog (17’ reach)

• Knowledge of Savage River State Forest

1. Valid driver’s license is required and driving record will be checked.

2. Class B Commercial Driver’s License required within 6 months of employment.

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment, and report all experience and education related to this position. Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered; please include it on your application, if applicable. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts, cover letters, etc.).

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

Online application is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources
Human Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, C-3
Annapolis, MD 21401

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Chuck Hecker at charles.hecker@maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.  

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.