Maintenance Worker II

Center for Digital Governmtent; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Health Insurance Plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid holidays and annual leave

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Government seeks a Maintenance Worker II for the Department of Recreation and Parks. The role involves manual labor, operating equipment, and performing maintenance on roads, sidewalks, and park facilities.

The position may lead a small team in the foreman's absence. A CDL-related license and medical certification are required or attainable within specified timeframes; safety-sensitive duties apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with park maintenance or related outdoor work.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in various weather conditions.
• Proficiency in reading and following oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on roads, sidewalks, and public facilities.
• Operate and maintain equipment and tools for construction and repair.
• Lead small teams in the absence of a foreman.
• Assist with carpentry and masonry tasks as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and CDS testing requirements.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Manual labor

Follow instructions

Education

Basic education

Tools

CDL permit

Job description

Position Description

Anne Arundel County Government is looking to fill a Full-Time, Permanent, Represented, and Safety-Sensitive Maintenance Worker II position in the Department of Recreation and Parks.

This is manual labor in the performance of unskilled and limited semi-skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves performance of manual tasks of more than ordinary difficulty requiring some skills or special knowledge acquired through on-the-job training or experience. Work may also include serving as lead worker for a small number of workers of a lower or equal grade and supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the foreman. Work is performed with some independence under the supervision of a superior who assigns work and makes frequent inspections to ensure proper performance of work.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Operates various types of equipment and performs manual labor in the maintenance, repair, and minor construction of roads, pavements, storm drains, and other public facilities, traffic signs and pavement markings, and related facilities; drives trucks for routine transportation, plows, and hauls snow.
• Removes, installs, repairs, and does concrete work on curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; digs out broken spots in street surfaces, fills joints and cracks; mows grass with a tractor mower; and acts as a skilled trades helper.
• Strips roads; paints crosswalks and various messages on roads; installs and maintains traffic signs; operates paint-striping and road marking equipment.
• Installs and maintains parks and recreation equipment; performs limited skilled carpentry and masonry work in the construction and repair of facilities; assembles playground equipment; mows golf course greens and fairways; tees and rough; waters, fertilizes, and sprays pesticides; rakes sand traps; changes tee markers and cups; operates specialized mowing, raking, and related equipment; may perform sub-professional horticultural duties.
• Operates power tools, tractors, front-end loaders, light trucks, radar trailers, skid steers, and related equipment, as a necessary adjunct to the performance of regular duties or on a relief or seasonal basis.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles and practices related to the safe and efficient use of tools; and skill in the operation of required tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of the manual tasks and other characteristics involved in work assignments.
• Ability to operate automotive mechanical and power equipment, a PC, and software programs.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: One (1) or more years of expereince in work providing a familiarity with park maintenance.; a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license; as determined by area of assignment, a valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain the valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license within six months of hire; at minimum, a valid non-provisional Class C motor vehicle operator's license; obtain a CDL learner's permit within 45 days of hire to allow for adequate CDL training; and obtain a medical certificate as mandated by Federal law for a CDL learner's permit.

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

NOTE: Employees in a Safety Sensitive position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) and Alcohol testing.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:

• One (1) or more years of experience working in a park setting.
• One (1) or more years of experience working with various equipment (i.e., grass movers, chainsaws, tree limb pruners).

Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
  • BlueChoice Advantage EPO
  • BlueChoice Advantage PPO
• Dental Insurance
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
  • CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
  • EyeMed
• Employee Life Insurance
  • Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
  • Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
  • Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
  • Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
  • Less than 5 years - 13 days
  • 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days
  • 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days
  • 20 years or more- 26 days
  • Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.
• Disability Leave
  • Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement
  • Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
  • Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
  • United Legal Benefits