GROUNDS SUPERVISOR

Seasonal Contractual

One (1) vacancy; full-time

Contract Period: March 2018 – December 2018

Oxford, Maryland (Talbot County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries & Boating Services is currently accepting applications for a seasonal contractual 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. Candidate 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. Responsible for supervision and training of other workers as appropriate and ensure compliance of work and safety standards.

Please note, 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 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 Khia Poteat at khia.poteat@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.