Seasonal Tree Care Assistant presso The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, MD

About the Department

• Are you passionate about parks, trees, and working outside?

• Do you have a desire to build your knowledge and gain hands-on experience in the field of landscaping and horticulture?

If this sounds like you, come join us on the Horticulture Services Team at Montgomery County Parks in Gaithersburg, MD! Montgomery is seeking a highly motivated seasonal Tree Care Assistant. The Tree Care Assistant will start their day at Pope Farm Nursery, but work will work will primarily be at various Parks across Montgomery County. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to enhancing and beautifying the vast Parks system in Montgomery County. Visit our website to learn more about the work of the HFEE Division: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/visit-nature/ 

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery County Department of Parks system is a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, 415 parks and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC metro area. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/

Position Duties

What the job will involve:

• Works as part of a team performing general landscaping in various Parks across Montgomery County.

• General landscaping duties include tree watering, mulching, pruning, weed removal, tree harvesting and planting.

• Responsible for installation and maintenance of landscape beds.

• Operates landscape maintenance equipment such as: mowers, string-trimmers, and various other hand-tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in another language a plus!

• Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position

Other Qualifications

Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.