PARK TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

Long Term Contractual

One (1) vacancy: full-time

Contract Period: One (1) year with the possibility of renewal

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John S Ayton Tree Nursery, Preston, MD (Caroline County)

Operates seeders and fertilizer spreaders in order to plant seed, fertilize seedlings and cover crops. Operates farm tractors and Fobro plant lifters and combines to remove seedlings from the soil for transport to cold storage. Keeps buildings and grounds clean. Cuts grass, maintains landscaping and performs janitorial duties. Operates specialized equipment to extract, clean and improve the quality of collected seed.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalence certificate.

Experience: None.

Note: Applicants may substitute experience as defined above for the required high school education at the rate of one year experience for one year of education up to a maximum of four years.

1. Ability to operate and service farm tractors.
2. Ability to maintain and operate zero turn mowers.
3. Ability to maintain and operate basic farm equipment: bush hogs, spreaders, seeders, chainsaws etc.

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.

1. Some positions in this classification are assigned duties which may require the individual to be examined by a physician. After an offer of employment, applicants for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify the ability to perform the essential job functions.

2. Upon permanent appointment the employee may be required to reside in the county, region, or park to which they are assigned.

3. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require a valid operator license for heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, back-hoes, payloaders or tractors.

4. Persons appointed to these positions are subject to call-in on a 24-hour a day basis and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number listed in the agency’s telephone directory or on file with Forest, Park and Wildlife Communication Centers in case of emergencies.

5. The employee may be required to attend training and be certified as a water plant operator. 6. Employees in this classification may be required to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds or more.

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.

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 works an average of at least 12 hours per week. 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.

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 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

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

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Crystal Wilson at crystal.wilson1@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.