Seasonal Hourly Shift

This is a seasonal recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service. There are three (3) vacancies: One (1) Park Maintenance Worker, One (1) Housekeeping/Cabin Cleaner, and One (1) Park Ranger

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER (1 vacancy) ($16.15 / hour) The Seasonal Park Maintenance position is responsible for the maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment in a park or recreation area. 

Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:

 • Clean restrooms, shelters and campsites 

 • Refill bathroom supplies 

 • Removal of litter 

 • Maintenance of facilities and grounds 

 • Mow and trim grass 

 • Painting, electric, carpentry and plumbing work 

 • Upkeep of vehicles, equipment and vessels 

 • Use of hand tools and operation of power equipment 

 

HOUSEKEEPING / CABIN CLEANERS (1 vacancy) ($16.15 / hour) The Housekeeping and Cabin Cleaner position provides daily general maintenance for park facilities and public areas. 

Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to: 

 • Clean and maintain public rental cabins, public restrooms and public buildings

 • Litter removal

 • Provide visitors with park information and regulations

 • Perform minor maintenance tasks

 • Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs. 

PARK RANGER (1 vacancy) ($17.00 / hour) A Seasonal Park Ranger is a temporary, introductory level of work in the operation of a State park. 

Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:

Experience: None 

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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 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.

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.