Public Works Technician I at Town Of La Plata – La Plata, Maryland

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: $19.24 – $22.12/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
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Certification and/or Experience

• Possession of a High School diploma or GED
• Possession of valid Maryland driver’s license
• Flagger Certification within 1 year
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions

Technical Qualifications

• Knowledge of facility, equipment, and grounds maintenance repair programs and repair techniques
• Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to accomplish tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment

Language Skills

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with private contractors, consulting engineers, utility companies, property owners, government officials, the public, fellow employees and Town officials. Must be able to listen and interpret problems, direct inquiries to appropriate staff or resources, exercise tact and diplomacy, and make clear written and oral reports and recommendations. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. The employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. Work requires some physical dexterity which may include standing for long periods of time, walking over rough, uneven surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping and reaching. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to or in excess seventy-five (75) pounds. Occasionally required to work unusual hours.

Environmental Conditions

The worker is subject to outdoor environmental conditions. Unpleasantness such as a high level of noise, dust, grease, and mud; cold/hot and/or wet/snowy weather.