Maintenance Worker II

Position Description

This announcement will be used to fill a Full-Time, Permanent, Represented, and Safety-Sensitive Maintenance Worker II position in the Department of Recreation and Parks with Anne Arundel County Government.

This 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 performance of manual tasks of more than ordinary difficulty requiring some skills or special knowledge acquired through on-the-job training or experience. Work may also include serving as lead worker for a small number of workers of a lower or equal grade and supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the foreman. Work is performed with some independence under the supervision of a superior who assigns work and makes frequent inspections to ensure proper performance of work.

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.)

Operates various types of equipment and performs manual labor in the maintenance, repair, and minor construction of roads, storm drains, and other public facilities, traffic signs and markings, and related facilities; drives trucks for routine transportation, and hauling.

Takes out, installs, repairs, and does concrete work on curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; digs out broken spots in street surfaces, fills joints and cracks; mows grass with tractor mower; acts as skilled trades helper.

Stripes roads; paints crosswalks and various messages on roads; installs and maintains traffic sighs; operates paint-striping and road marking equipment.

Installs and maintains parks and recreation equipment; performs limited skilled carpentry and masonry work in the construction and repair of facilities; assemble playground equipment; mows golf course greens, fairways; tees, and rough; waters, fertilizes, and sprays pesticides; rakes sand traps; changes tee markers and cups; operates specialized mowing, raking, and related equipment; may perform sub-professional horticultural duties.

Operates power tools, tractors, light trucks, and related equipment as a necessary adjunct to the performance of regular duties or on a relief or seasonal basis.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the operation and use of power equipment and light-to-medium duty automotive and related equipment applicable to the area of assignment.

Knowledge of the manual tasks and other characteristics involved in work assignments.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

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

Skill in the operation of required tools and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions

EXPERIENCE: Six (6) or more months of experience in park maintenance

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid non-commercial motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.

NOTE: Employees in a Safety Sensitive position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:

1. One (1) or more years of experience working in a park setting

2. One (1) or more years of experience working in a maintenance role

3. One (1) or more years of experience working with various equipment (i.e. grass movers, chain saws, tree limb pruners)