BUILDING SERVICES WORKER

Long Term Contractual 

Three vacancies; full-time

Contract Period: One year with the possibility of renewal

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Herrington Manor State Park – Oakland, MD
New Germany State Park – Grantsville, MD

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for three long-term contractual Building Services Workers at Herrington Manor State Park in Oakland, Maryland (Garrett County), and New Germany State Park in Grantsville, Maryland (Garrett County). These full performance level positions will be responsible for providing maintenance, housekeeping and general services for full-service cabins, bath houses, a lake house, day use restrooms, park offices and maintenance shop restrooms. Duties include cleaning state buildings and restrooms, collecting trash and recyclable items, replacing supplies and minor repairs to furniture.               

Employees may be assigned to day, evening, night or rotating shifts which may include weekends and holidays based on staffing needs.

Education: None.
Experience: None.

1. Experience multi-tasking and working independently.
2. Ability to clean and maintain indoor and outdoor areas.
3. Ability to read warning labels and directions for safe use of supplies, materials and equipment.
4. Experience following verbal and written instructions.

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, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

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 preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application 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 Noreen Foreman at noreen.foreman@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.