Laborer I/II

Prince George's County; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Prince George’s County as a Laborer I/II in the Department of The Environment. This role involves performing various manual labor tasks, operating equipment, and ensuring the maintenance of landfill operations. Ideal candidates should possess a strong work ethic, safety awareness, and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions. This position offers a chance to contribute to a sustainable environment while working in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor tasks for landfill operations.
• Operates County owned equipment and vehicles.
• Cleans and maintains landfill equipment.

Skills

Manual Labor

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Education

Completion of six school grades

Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

We are Prince George’s Proud!

The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill aLaborer I/II , grade A06/A08 position, in the Resource Recovery Division.

About the Position

This is full-performance level, manual labor position in the performance of unskilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. Work is performed with general supervision, either in a crew or alone.

About the Agency

The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).

• Performs all forms of manual labor tasks, working with a crew or alone, in support of landfill operations and maintenance, construction and/or daily waste disposal tasks.

• Operates County owned equipment and vehicles as assigned.

• Adheres to and practices safe work habits in the performance of all assigned tasks to include flagging traffic.

• Performs other related work as assigned.

• Performs grounds maintenance activities to include, but not limited to: grass cutting, seeding and fertilizing; Tree trimming, removal and planting; trimming shrubbery; clearing brush, trash removal, clean gutters, and other tasks as assigned.

• Cleans and washes landfill equipment and vehicles.

• Removes debris from track equipment, cleans floors, carpets, walls and windows of landfill buildings and other such tasks as assigned.

• Clean up and remove windblown trash and debris, leaf removal, and other debris from landfill properties and adjacent roadways.

• Completion of six (6) school grades; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Job Location : 3500 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Some knowledge of unskilled manual labor tasks and the tools used to accomplish them.
• Some knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around automotive and public works equipment.
• Ability to use simple hand tools.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively individually and with a crew.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.