Maintenance Technician (Seasonal)

The City of Takoma Park is seekingSeasonal Maintenance Technicians to perform routine maintenance tasks for the Public Works Department, including mowing, gardening, and other Vegetation Maintenance team duties.The employees in thisposition are expected be active through October 2024 and mayworkup to 40 hours per week, as assigned. This position is not eligible for AFSCME union membership.

Typical Duties Include:

• Operating gas and electric mowing and trimming equipment in City rights of way and parks;
• Routine maintenance of mowing equipment;
• Hand weeding, mulching, garden maintenance, and planting in City parks, gardens, bioretention facilities, and rights of way;
• Removing trash and debris from City rights of way and parks, storm drain inlets and pipes;
• Watering new plantings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required to be successful are:

• High school diploma or GED; and,
• Three months to one year of experience in the garden or landscape industry or outdoor manual labor; or
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job;
• Preferred candidates will have a current driver's license.

The hourly wage for this position is $19 per hour. A first review of resumes is expected to begin on March 26th, but the position will be open until filled. The expected start date is April 22nd.

The City of Takoma Park is a small jurisdiction inMontgomery County,Maryland bordering the District of Columbia and Prince George's County. Inhabited by a diverse and politically active population of 17,000 residents, Takoma Park is known for its progressive policies, historic tree-lined neighborhoods, and independentbusinesses. We areproud to be a workforce of almost 200full-time and part-time employees thatare as diverse as the community we serve.We strivetomaintain excellent customer service and responsiveness to our residents and everyone we work with. It is with this in mind that we seek to improve by championing quality and efficiency through a dedicated workforce and cooperative spirit.

The City of Takoma Park is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the residents we serve and the area in which we live. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where employees of diverse backgrounds can thrive and make a positive impact in the services we provide.