Laborer I​/II

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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.

Applicant Limit Notice:
Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Laborer I/II, grade A06/08 position, in the Sustainable Waste Management Division.

This is an entry to 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.

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).

• 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, cleaning 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.
• Cleans and removes windblown trash and debris, leaf removal, and other debris from landfill properties and adjacent roadways.

• 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.

Job Location: 3500 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.

• Be willing and able to serve 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.