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Maintenance Worker I - Highway

Center for Digital Governmtent
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Position Description

This posting will be used to fill a Full Time, Permanent, Safety Sensitive Maintenance Worker I position with the Department of Public Works, Highways division. It 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 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.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

(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.)

Works as a member of a road or storm drain maintenance and minor construction crew doing such jobs as pouring and shoveling asphalt and concrete, tamping and smoothing asphalt; digs out holes with manual and automatic digging tools, and fills depressions with slag, gravel, or other materials; picks up debris on streets; cleans and repairs storm drains and drainage ditches; works as a member of a mosquito control crew.

Works, when so assigned, as a member of a maintenance and minor construction crew; plants, waters, sprays, and trims shrubbery and flowers; mows grass; lines playing fields; rakes, rolls, and sweeps baseball diamonds and tennis courts; paints and repairs bleachers, backstops, and benches; and picks up trash.

Works as a member of a crew in painting crosswalks and messages on roads, installing and maintaining traffic and street signs, and in the striping of the roads.

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

Ability to acquire some skill in the use of equipment and hand tools used in the area of assignment.

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience/Other 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.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

  • Experience with grass cutting, road side litter pick-up, cleaning buildings, maintaining grounds
  • Ability to lift up to 90 lbs. alone, lifting up to 180 lbs. with partner.
  • Digging ditches and working with asphalt using hand tools.
  • Experience and proficiency operating a chain saw, pole saw, weedwhacker, tamper, and lawnmower.
  • Possession of a Flagger Certification.
  • Willingness to work a twelve-hour shift during emergency conditions on an as needed basis.
  • Willingness to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
  • 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
01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator's license?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you have experience with grass cutting, road side litter pick-up, cleaning buildings, maintaining grounds?

  • Yes
  • No

05

If you answered yes to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered No please write N/A

06

Do you have experience lifting up to 90 lbs. alone, lifting up to 180 lbs. with partner, digging ditches, and working with asphalt using hand tools?

  • Yes
  • No

07

If you answered yes to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered No please write N/A

08

Do you have experience and proficiency operating a chain saw, pole saw, weed wacker, tamper, and lawnmower?

  • Yes
  • No

09

If you answered yes to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered No please write N/A

10

Do you have possession of a Flagger Certification?

  • Yes
  • No

11

Are you willing to work a twelve-hour shift during emergency conditions on an as needed basis?

  • Yes
  • No

12

Are you willing to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime?

  • Yes
  • No

13

Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.

  • Required Question

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