Performs facility and equipment maintenance work at the County Solid Waste Facilities. Work involves performing general maintenance to buildings and grounds, driving tractors and other vehicles, and operating and maintaining mechanical landfill equipment. Work requires ability to follow instructions and is performed under close to general supervision.
Essential Job Functions
Performs general carpentry work on structures.
Builds sheds, ramps or similar structures.
Makes repairs to roofs of buildings and other components short of need for professional contracting services.
Repairs and maintains landfill equipment.
Operates tractors to haul fuel to off-road equipment.
Maintains fuel tank records.
Operates utility truck for home pickup and roll-off truck as needed.
Cuts grass and weeds with riding mower and weed eater.
Sprays herbicides and grass retardants at compactor site.
Washes vehicles and landfill equipment, changes oil, lubricates off-road equipment, changes tires.
Operates non-stationary compactor, loader and skid-steer loader.
Informs general public regarding solid waste procedures and regulations.
Picks up trash that blows out of landfill.
Operates hand tools and chain saws.
Cleans office sidewalks and shovels snow.
Works at compactor sites when needed.
Other Duties
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)
Ability to--
Perform general building and equipment maintenance.
Operate trucks and tractors safely.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Deal effectively with the public.
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)
Training and/or Education:
Completion of the tenth grade.
Experience:
Two years of general building, labor, and equipment maintenance experience.
Licenses or Certificates:
Valid Class B commercial driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Regulations must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.
Special Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age.
Operation of County owned vehicle.
Subject to alcohol and drug testing.
Physical Demands:
Requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 100 pounds.
Unusual Demands:
Worker is exposed to dirt and soil, and hazards from working with equipment and tools.
Requires working in all weather conditions.
Required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Subject to call in or to remain on the job for emergencies.
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Compensation Steps:
Pay rate: $22.69 - $24.30 per hour; $41,296 - $44,226 annually
Grade 715, full-time position, 35 hours per week
Department of Public Works, Solid Waste
Position closing date: June 5, 2026
Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on June 5, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on June 6th.
Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:
15 days of sick leave
10 days of annual leave
5 days of personal leave
13 paid holidays *14 in an election year
Defined Contribution Plan
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
Gym membership discounts
Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.
Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov with as much notice as possible.
Founded in 1654, Calvert County is one of the oldest counties in the United States with a rich and diverse history. Residents and visitors alike enjoy this quiet, waterside community nestled between the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. A lively of arts and entertainment culture, water-based recreation and family-friendly attractions keep our locals and visitors entertained year-round. It’s easy to see why Calvert County’s small town character continues to attract newcomers as one of the best areas to live, work and raise a family.
Though it’s Maryland’s smallest county in land area – 213 square miles – Calvert County is home to more than 90,000 people and has one of the highest standards of living in the state. Prince Frederick, the county seat, is located 35 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., and 55 miles south of Baltimore.
Within easy reach of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Joint Base Andrews, Annapolis, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Calvert County is home to several major industries including defense contracting, information technology, tourism, energy, advanced manufacturing and administrative services.
Calvert County is governed by a five-member board of county commissioners elected to four-year terms. The county employs nearly 1,300 people in 11 departments who are committed to providing excellent customer service and transparency in all we do.
