Prince George's County
Laborer I/II
Prince George's County, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, us, 20792
Salary:
$29,182.00 - $52,323.00 Annually
Location :
Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type:
Probationary FT
Job Number:
08760
Department:
Department of the Environment
Division:
Disposal Operation
Opening Date:
09/26/2024
Closing Date:
10/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
We are Prince George's Proud!
The Prince George's County
Department of The Environment
is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a
Laborer I/II
,
grade
A06/A08
in the
Resource Recovery Division .
About the Position
This is full-performance level, manual labor position in the performance of unskilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. Work is performed with general supervision, either in a crew or alone.
About the Agency
The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).
Examples of Work
Performs all forms of manual labor tasks, working with a crew or alone, in support of landfill operations and maintenance, construction and/or daily waste disposal tasks.Operates County owned equipment and vehicles as assigned.Adheres to and practices safe work habits in the performance of all assigned tasks to include flagging traffic.Performs other related work as assigned.Performs grounds maintenance activities to include, but not limited to: grass cutting, seeding and fertilizing; Tree trimming, removal and planting; trimming shrubbery; clearing brush, trash removal, clean gutters, and other tasks as assigned.Cleans and washes landfill equipment and vehicles. Removes debris from track equipment, cleans floors, carpets, walls and windows of landfill buildings and other such tasks as assigned.Clean up and remove windblown trash and debris, leaf removal, and other debris from landfill properties and adjacent roadways.Qualifications
Completion of six (6) school grades; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Job Location : 3500 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774
Conditions of Employment
: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.Some knowledge of unskilled manual labor tasks and the tools used to accomplish them.Some knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around automotive and public works equipment.Ability to use simple hand tools.Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.Ability to work effectively individually and with a crew.Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS
:
If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the
beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)Group Term Life InsuranceLong & Short-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance ProgramHealth Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)13 Paid HolidaysRetirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
Supplemental Pension Plan
Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
457(b)403(b)
Employee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Benefits
Critical IllnessWhole Life InsuranceAccident InsuranceLegal Services
For additional details, please visit:
01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.
YesNo
02
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
High School Diploma or G.E.DSome college, but no degree completedAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or JDDoctorate/PHDOther
03
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04
Do you possess professional experience using hand tools?
YesNo
05
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
06
Do you possess previous experience in grass cutting, seeding, fertilizing, planting, trash and debris removal?
YesNo
07
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
08
Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
YesNo
Required Question
$29,182.00 - $52,323.00 Annually
Location :
Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type:
Probationary FT
Job Number:
08760
Department:
Department of the Environment
Division:
Disposal Operation
Opening Date:
09/26/2024
Closing Date:
10/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
We are Prince George's Proud!
The Prince George's County
Department of The Environment
is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a
Laborer I/II
,
grade
A06/A08
in the
Resource Recovery Division .
About the Position
This is full-performance level, manual labor position in the performance of unskilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. Work is performed with general supervision, either in a crew or alone.
About the Agency
The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).
Examples of Work
Performs all forms of manual labor tasks, working with a crew or alone, in support of landfill operations and maintenance, construction and/or daily waste disposal tasks.Operates County owned equipment and vehicles as assigned.Adheres to and practices safe work habits in the performance of all assigned tasks to include flagging traffic.Performs other related work as assigned.Performs grounds maintenance activities to include, but not limited to: grass cutting, seeding and fertilizing; Tree trimming, removal and planting; trimming shrubbery; clearing brush, trash removal, clean gutters, and other tasks as assigned.Cleans and washes landfill equipment and vehicles. Removes debris from track equipment, cleans floors, carpets, walls and windows of landfill buildings and other such tasks as assigned.Clean up and remove windblown trash and debris, leaf removal, and other debris from landfill properties and adjacent roadways.Qualifications
Completion of six (6) school grades; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Job Location : 3500 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774
Conditions of Employment
: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.Some knowledge of unskilled manual labor tasks and the tools used to accomplish them.Some knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around automotive and public works equipment.Ability to use simple hand tools.Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.Ability to work effectively individually and with a crew.Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS
:
If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the
beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)Group Term Life InsuranceLong & Short-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance ProgramHealth Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)13 Paid HolidaysRetirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
Supplemental Pension Plan
Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
457(b)403(b)
Employee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Benefits
Critical IllnessWhole Life InsuranceAccident InsuranceLegal Services
For additional details, please visit:
01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.
YesNo
02
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
High School Diploma or G.E.DSome college, but no degree completedAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or JDDoctorate/PHDOther
03
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04
Do you possess professional experience using hand tools?
YesNo
05
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
06
Do you possess previous experience in grass cutting, seeding, fertilizing, planting, trash and debris removal?
YesNo
07
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
08
Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
YesNo
Required Question