Seasonal Hourly Shift
Housekeeping/Custodial Worker
Recruitment #23-002292-0001
| Department | DNR - Maryland Park Service - State Wide Operation |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 1/11/2023 11:59:00 PM |
| Filing Deadline | 3/9/2023 11:59:00 PM |
| Salary | $16.15/hour |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time
Part-Time |
| HR Analyst | Emilee Knott |
| Work Location |
Allegany
Anne Arundel Baltimore County Cecil Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Queen Anne's Somerset Worcester |
Introduction
Full-Time and Part-Time vacancies available
*Returning staff for the 2023-2024 season will receive an additional $0.25/hour
GRADE
HRLY 0008
LOCATION OF POSITION
Vacancies for this position are currently located at the following locations:
- Rocky Gap State Park (Allegany County)
- Dans Mountain State Park (Allegany County)
- Sandy Point State Park (Anne Arundel County)
- Gunpowder Falls State Park (Baltimore/Harford County)
- Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park (Dorchester County)
- Bill Burton (Dorchester County)
- Cunningham Falls State Park (Frederick County)
- Gambrill State Park (Frederick County)
- Deep Creek Lake State Park (Garrett County)
- Herrington Manor State Park (Garrett County)
- New Germany (Garrett County)
- Rocks State Park (Harford County)
- Susquehanna State Park (Cecil/Harford County)
- Tuckahoe State Park Complex (Queen Anne's County), including: Martinak State Park (Caroline County), Wye Island NMRA (Queen Anne's County), Sassafras NMRA (Kent County) and Cypress Branch State Park (Kent County) If interested in any of these locations, please select ''Tuckahoe State Park Complex (Queen Anne's County)' below
- Janes Island State Park (Somerset County)
- Assateague State Park (Worchester County)
Main Purpose of Job
The Housekeeping/Custodial Worker position is responsible for the maintenance of park facilities, public areas, grounds and equipment. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled. Part-time or full-time work may be available.
Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:
- Clean and maintain rental cabins, public restrooms and other buildings for staff and visitors
- Removal of litter
- Perform maintenance tasks of facilities and grounds, reporting needed facility repairs
- Refill bathroom supplies and monitors supply inventory, communicating needs to supervisor
- May include mowing and trimming of grass
- May interact with park visitors and provide general information
- Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Work can be physical in nature, requiring the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time, lift and carry heavy objects, do repetitive bending and stooping, climb ladders and operate heavy equipment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifying candidates must meet the following:
- At least 40 hours of customer relations experience and/or 40 hours of cleaning experience as indicated on application. Customer relations experience includes but is not limited to professional or volunteer experience in retail, hospitality, service industry, administrative, or similar fields. Examples of cleaning experience include but are not limited to professional or volunteer experience in residential or commercial cleaning, chemical handling, litter removal, and other custodial work.
Note:
1. Candidates may substitute classwork in public speaking on an hour-for-hour basis for the required experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle, UTV or golf cart. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland and five points or fewer on their current driving record.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants selected for employment may undergo an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to: employment reference check, education verification, driving record check (if the position requires employees to drive a vehicle) and a criminal history check including fingerprinting.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions of this position.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
BENEFITS
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.
*Should benefits be available, this information will be discussed at the time of hire
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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