Are you looking for a secure job with great pay excellent benefits and an opportunity for advancement Do you like physical work in an outdoor environment Are you interested in being part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional services that improve and maintain a communitys quality of life Would you like to find a career not just a job Youve come to the right place! We have an immediate opening for a Maintenance Worker on our Municipal Parks Maintenance Crew in the Gaithersburg Department of Public Works.
40 hours per week; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some evening weekend and holiday work may be required. Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the target hiring range ($40500 - $48000) and will be offered at a level consistent with therelevant experience knowledge qualifications training certifications and skills proficiency of the candidate.We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical dental vision long-term care life) paid time off generous retirement contributions tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans excellent work/life balance and training and professional growth/promotional opportunities.
Candidates must have some related experience in manual work such as landscaping mowing or maintenance/construction. Experience using hand tools mowers trimmers and other portable power tools is desirable. If you possess a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (N) at the time of hire and/or can demonstrate proficiency in meeting required skill levels you may be eligible to be hired above the Maintenance Worker I level.
As a Maintenance Worker on the Municipal Parks Maintenance crew you will assist in maintaining 25 City parks and 13 recreation facilities that encompass more than 854 acres and include athletic fields tennis and basketball courts playground equipment aquatic centers meeting and class facilities gymnasiums fitness facilities miniature golf skateboarding outdoor performance pavilion walking and biking trails and natural areas.You will be joining a hard-working and collaborative team committed to keeping the City beautiful and well-maintained and exceeding the expectations of our citizens and visitors to our community.
A job in the Public Works Department brings plenty of opportunities! We invest in our employees and encourage and reward employee growth and development through the Public Works professional career path plan which provides our employees with the opportunity to advance and be compensated in accordance with proficiency in demonstrated skills without having to wait for a specific promotional opportunity. The City is committed to providing you with the training and support you need to successfully move up the career path at the pace you choose. We want to retain our employees for long-term growth!
Job Functions
What you will do with us:
Grounds keeping and maintenance duties such as mowing edging trimming leaf raking/collection mulching pruning cleaning and maintaining park facilities and restrooms loading and unloading materials and equipment and picking up/collecting trash.
Assist with building maintenance and repair work including masonry carpentry electrical and plumbing.
Place and remove traffic barricades and cones; act as flagger at construction and maintenance sites; install and remove park signage; and assist with installing and removing festive lights decorations and flags.
Operate construction equipment during maintenance and repair tasks and transport crew materials and equipment to job sites.
Assist with snow removal and ice control and with special projects as needed.
Provide excellent service pursue continuous improvement and exceed expectations.
Be hard-working dependable responsible punctual and safety conscious.
Ability to deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
Be able to work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort.
A valid drivers license and a good driving record.
Be able to perform moderate to heavy manual labor over extended periods of time possibly under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to operate mowers tools and other maintenance and repair equipment in a manner consistent with safety procedures.
Be able to understand and carry out specific oral instructions.
Be at least 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent (GED) desirable.
Have some experience (6 to 12 months) performing routine landscape construction or maintenance work including manual labor experience involving the use of hand tools and portable power tools (desirable).
A valid unexpired Medical Examiners Certificate/DOT physical card (may be obtained during pre-employment medical examination and must be maintained throughout employment).
Have the ability to read write speak and understand English to follow safety precautions and work procedures.
Ability to work from equipment of various heights and in confined spaces.
Ability to work weekends holidays and overtime when required; and to return to work when designated to be on call for emergency situations or repair work and/or snow and ice removal.
Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education experience certifications and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.
Additional Information
Interested applicants must submit an online application to be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately so promptapplication is strongly encouraged.The position will remain open until filled;recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
This position is non-exempt which means an individual in the Maintenance Worker position is eligible for overtime compensation under the provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Citys personnel regulations. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.
Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation and medical examination including drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free drug-free and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by conducting business with or applying for a position with the City. Each employee as a condition of their employment may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.
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