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Job description
Salary : $43,345.00 - $76,764.00 Annually
Location : Gaithersburg, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 10618
Department: MC Parks
Division: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/ :59 PM Eastern
Description
Bring your carpentry skills to work that makes a visible difference throughout Montgomery Parks. The Carpenter I constructs, repairs, maintains, and renovates park buildings, structures, and public-use facilities, helping keep these spaces safe, functional, and welcoming for employees and community members.
Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, this position completes routine carpentry assignments and supports larger projects involving rough and finish carpentry. The work includes framing, doors and windows, cabinetry, roofing, flooring, concrete, and other structural improvements across the park system. The Carpenter I also operates specialized tools and equipment and may guide maintenance employees who assist with carpentry projects.
About the Facilities Management Division
The Facilities Management Division is a team of more than 107 professionals responsible for maintaining Montgomery Parks' facilities, infrastructure, fleet, and major building systems. The division supports both day-to-day operations and long-term capital improvement projects, helping ensure park facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for employees and visitors throughout the park system.
Within the division, the Carpentry Shop is a collaborative team focused on facility renovations, structural repairs, and preventative maintenance. Team members work on a variety of projects, including improvements to park buildings, shelters, and other essential infrastructure across Montgomery Parks, contributing directly to the quality and longevity of public facilities.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks is an award-winning park system and part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). Supported by more than 1,000 dedicated employees, we care for 416 parks, including trails, and natural spaces across Montgomery County, with team members working in a wide range of roles including park operations, public programs, park planning, public safety, and administration. Our work is visible in everyday moments, from safe, well-maintained trails to welcoming parks and community programs. Careers with Montgomery Parks offer purpose, stability, and the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact where people live, work, and connect.
Learn More About Montgomery Parks:
Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Important Duties
Carpentry, Construction, and Repair
Performs rough and finish carpentry to construct, repair, maintain, and renovate Commission buildings and structures.
Measures, cuts, drills, routes, shapes, and installs materials accurately while minimizing material waste.
Completes framing, wall and floor finishes, cabinetry, laminates, shelving, countertops, moldings, and other custom carpentry work.
Installs and repairs doors, windows, roofing, hardware, and acoustical systems, and pours and finishes concrete for construction projects.
Project Planning and Administration Reads and interprets plans, blueprints, schematics, drawings, and sketches.
Assesses structural damage and defects and determines the repairs, tools, and materials needed.
Plans and completes assignments efficiently while maintaining workmanship and project requirements.
Receives, completes, and returns work orders; prepares required purchasing documentation; and may guide employees supporting skilled-trades projects.
Equipment Operation and Workplace Safety Safely operates carpentry hand and power tools, skid loaders, lifts, forklifts, vehicles, and related equipment.
Transports employees, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies to job sites and performs routine inspections and maintenance.
Uses required personal protective equipment and follows applicable department, MOSH, OSHA, and Maryland traffic requirements.
Maintains clean and orderly job sites, identifies hazards, verifies that equipment safeguards are in place, and reports safety concerns or damaged equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
Completion of an approved carpentry apprentice program or four (4) years of progressively responsible carpentry experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total four (4) years.
Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license 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 by the position of assignment.
Depending on area of assignment, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements may be required and must be in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations.
Pass Commission medical examination.
Supplemental Information
Classification Specification: Carpenter I (2413)
Working Conditions:
Occasionally performs work indoors and outdoors; exposure to varied weather conditions, confined spaces, heights, dirt, noise, dust, and fumes. Must be available to work during emergencies. Positions in this class occasionally remains in a stationary position, moves about inside the office and outside, operates vehicles, tools and equipment, ascend and descends ladders, positions self to complete manual work, pulls and uses fingers to perform carpentry work, moves equipment, tools and objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Additional Details: The salary range shown reflects the approved pay range for this position. Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
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 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2026 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan Employee Contribution Plan C 9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB. 457 (b) Plan (Optional) (Pre-tax and Roth)
Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Retiree Healthcare - Eligibility requires, at least 10 years of eligible service and continuous enrollment in M-NCPPC plans (or proof of continuous enrollment in comparable plans) during the 36 months immediately preceding your retirement date. Premium cost share based on years of service
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.* Medical Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) - (15%)
UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.) Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%) Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,300
Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $7,500
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation) Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%) Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%) Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%) Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees) Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birth, adoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs Annual: 15 days per year
Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
Sick: 15 days per year
Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits Credit Union
Employee Assistance Plan
Legal Services Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or .
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Briefly describe your carpentry experience.
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Describe a carpentry project you completed from start to finish. Explain how you interpreted the plans or specifications, determined the materials and tools needed.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license 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 by the position of assignment. Yes
No
Required Question
Worksite address
riverdale, MD, 20738, US
Who can apply
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