City of Mount Rainier

The Historic City of Mount Rainier, MD is a residential community sitting on the border of Washington DC and Prince George’s County, MD. Serving 8,000 residents, the community is a small urban oasis of historic homes and unique shops.

The Mount Rainier Public Works Department has an immediate opening for a Laborer.

Salary Range: $18.7399 per hour to $22.3760 per hour (Depending on Experience) with growth potential to $29.5269 per hour.lease note that this is an on site position.*

*Must show proof of COVID Vaccincation*

*Unvaccinated employees are required to undergo weekly COVID-19 Testing.*

Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

A Public Works Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work associated with the waste management, street, and facility maintenance duties of the Public Works Department. Employees are required to perform heavy physical labor in outdoor weather conditions, using a variety of tools and equipment.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform duties for the municipal residential waste collection operation.

Engage in a variety of ground maintenance work such as pruning, watering and mulching: operate hand and power tools to cut grass and remove weeds.

Perform various street maintenance duties including asphalt and concrete repairs, storm drain maintenance, sign installation and maintenance, street marking, litter removal, salt spreading, snow and ice removal and other required maintenance to streets and roads.

Assist in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities; perform general custodial duties and activity set-up as required; provide contractors with access to City buildings and secure buildings after services are provided.

Load and unload heavy materials from trucks, aid in moving boxes and equipment.

Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner; and perform related duties and responsibilities, as required.

Observe and maintain established safety policies and procedures and take appropriate safety precautions during the course of performing daily tasks.

Communicate effectively with the public and represent the City of Mount Rainier.

Available on-call for snow removal, critical maintenance, and emergency situations.

Direct traffic when necessary to ensure the safety of pedestrians, motorists and work crew.

Perform manual labor activities as needed and/or required by the Public Works Department.

Desired Core Competencies:

Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, and the community served.

Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills.

Demonstrates commitment to the City of Mount Rainier as a whole.

Acts with a commitment to professionalism and models professionalism in interactions with staff, residents, and other stakeholders.

Demonstrates values of diversity and inclusion daily.

Proactively seeks opportunities to develop self and serve the City of Mount Rainier.

Desired Attributes:

Demonstrate flexibility regarding schedules, sharing of tasks, changes in the routines or plans.

Positive attitude with the ability to work cooperatively.

Ability to multi-task effectively.

Work Authorization:

This position requires submission of a background check, the ability to pass a drug test, and authorization to work in the United States.

EEO Statement:

The City of Mount Rainier provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Mount Rainier complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits:

The City of Mount Rainier offers an excellent benefits package which includes participation in the MD State Retirement System with an employer match, $20,000 complimentary basic Life/AD&D insurance for fulltime employees after 90 days, vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of hire (eligibility to use vacation after 3 months and sick leave after 6 months of employment),12 paid holidays, and an annual personal day. Eligible for medical, dental, and vision on the date of hire. Flexible Spending Plan available. Optional supplemental benefits include Aflac, Pre-paid Legal/Identity Theft, and 457 plan.

Supervisory Responsibility: None