Technician I (Public Works)

Town-of-La-Plat; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of La Plata is seeking an entry-level Technician I for the Department of Public Works in Maryland. This full-time, non-exempt role involves unskilled manual work and requires physical vigor.

Starting hourly pay ranges from $19.95 to $22.94 based on experience, with benefits described on the town website. Responsibilities include street, sewer, and park maintenance, snow removal, and emergency call-outs, with a strong emphasis on safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Maryland driver’s license required.
• Flagger certification within 1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Handle solid waste.
• Assist in landscape maintenance including grass and tree work, leaf removal.
• Assist in repairs and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, sewers, manholes, and water mains.
• Assist with snow and ice removal; apply sand or salt to town areas.
• Assist in water and sewer line repairs and water meter installations when needed.
• Assist with town events and general park/Public Works maintenance.
• Be available for call-outs during town emergencies.
• Maintain tools and equipment; work safely with protective gear.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Flagger Certification within 1 year

Job description

Description

The Technician I position is an entry-level role within the Department of Public Works. The Technician I will perform general unskilled manual work of a routine nature. The duties require physical vigor.

Starting Salary Range: $19.95– $22.94/hour, based on experience
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Benefits: Details can be found on the Town website at https://townoflaplata.org/35/Employment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Handling of solid waste
• Cutting and trimming grass, trees and performing other landscape maintenance including seasonal leaf removal
• Assist in the repair, patching, or maintenance of streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutter, storm and sanitary sewers, manholes, and water mains
• Assist with snow and ice removal from town property; applies sand and/or salt to town property areas
• Assist in the repairs of water and sewer lines, and with water meter installations when needed
• Assist with town events
• General maintenance of parks and Public Works shop(s)
• Assist with Town emergencies and is available for call-out on Town emergencies
• Clean, maintain, and properly store tools and equipment
• Work safely, following safety rules and training, wear proper uniform attire and personal protective gear when required, maintain clean and safe work environment

Requirements

Education, Certification and/or Experience

• Possession of a High School diploma or GED
• Possession of a valid Maryland driver’s license
• Flagger Certification within 1 year