Maintenance Worker I - WMS

Anne Arundel County – Public Works Department; Maryland; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Works Department seeks a Full-Time, permanent Maintenance Worker I in the Waste Management Services Division. This is heavy manual labor with a six-day workweek and required overtime, including weekends, and a 12-hour shift during emergencies.

Duties include cleaning buildings and grounds, directing trucks at the landfill, grass cutting, and operating power tools. A valid non-commercial Class C driver's license is required; the position is safety sensitive and subject

Qualifications

• Heavy manual labor required in a county landfill environment.
• Duties include cleaning buildings and grounds, directing trucks, cutting grass, and related tasks.
• Able to operate power tools and equipment as needed; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy manual labor with limited need for skilled leverage.
• Direct traffic and trucks at the working base of the landfill.
• Utilize chain saws, weed-wackers, lawnmowers and related tools as required.

Skills

Grass cutting

Litter pickup

Grounds maintenance

Heavy lifting up to 90 lbs

Direct trucks at landfill

Operate power tools

Twelve-hour shift readiness

Overtime availability

Follow written instructions

Education

Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Tools

Chain Saw

Pole Saw

Weed-Wacker

Lawnmower

Job description

This posting will be used to fill Full-Time, Permanent, Safety Sensitive, Maintenance Worker I positions in the Waste Management Services Division in the Department of Public Works.

This is manual labor in the performance of unskilled and limited semi-skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. This is a six (6) days per week operation and scheduled and emergency overtime is required. This position requires working weekend overtime.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves responsibility for performing heavy manual labor which does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience in order to do an effective job. As work experience is gained, employees of this class may be assigned to somewhat more difficult and responsible tasks. Work assignments are detailed, and the work is subject to review by a superior while in progress and upon completion. (Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Performs laboring duties at a county landfill such as cleaning buildings and grounds, directing trucks at working base of landfill, cutting grass, and related duties. Operates power tools and related equipment as a necessary adjunct to performance of regular assignments or on a relief or seasonal basis. Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Grass Cutting, Road side litter pick-up, Cleaning buildings, Maintaining grounds, Lifting up to 90 lbs. alone, Lifting up to 180 lbs. with partner, Digging ditches.
• Proficiency operating a Chain Saw, Pole Saw, Weed-Wacker, Tamper, and/or Lawnmower.
• Ability to direct traffic/trucks.
• Ability to acquire some skill in the use of equipment and hand tools used in the area of assignment.
• Ability to work a twelve-hour shift during emergency conditions on an as needed basis.
• Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Education: Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Additional Requirements: a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) And Alcohol testing.

NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.

For positions in the WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION, preference will be given to applicants with the following:

1. Experience with Cleaning buildings, Maintaining grounds, Lifting up to 90 lbs. alone, Lifting up to 180 lbs. with partner.
2. Experience Directing traffic/trucks.
3. Experience and proficiency operating a Weed-Wacker and Lawnmower.
4. Willing to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.