Road & Grounds Maintenance Tech II

Howard County Government; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid leave benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Howard County Government in Maryland seeks a semi-skilled laborer for general maintenance and road/grounds work. The role involves operating a wide range of equipment, performing routine maintenance, and assisting with highway, drainage, and grounds tasks.

It is an emergency essential position with potential overtime during inclement weather. The position falls under AFSCME Local unions and offers competitive pay and county benefits.

Qualifications

• Semi-skilled manual work experience or equivalent.
• Must be able to follow instructions and routines.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as spreader boxes, rollers, sweepers, and forklifts.
• Perform routine maintenance on power equipment (oil, filters, lubrication).
• Performs highway and grounds maintenance tasks and snow removal as needed.
• Install forms for grading and masonry operations and lay brick for drainage boxes.
• Set up traffic control and assist with traffic signal maintenance.
• Work in various outdoor conditions and respond to emergencies as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Operation of hand tools

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

Basic education

Tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Howard County Government in Maryland seeks a semi-skilled laborer for general maintenance and road/grounds work. The role involves operating a wide range of equipment, performing routine maintenance, and assisting with highway, drainage, and grounds tasks.

It is an emergency essential position with potential overtime during inclement weather. The position falls under AFSCME Local unions and offers competitive pay and county benefits.