Utility and Public Works Maintenance Assistant

Business: Town of New Windsor

Location: New Windsor

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Municipality

Business Address:
209 High Street
New Windsor, Maryland 21776

Phone: (410) 635-6575

Contact Name: Gary Dye Jr
Title: Town Manager
Email: gdye@newwindsormd.org
Website: https://newwindsormd.gov/

Job Description

The Town of New Windsor is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Utility and Public Works Maintenance Assistant position. This position will be 40 hours per week. Position reports directly to the Director of Public Works. Benefit package and overtime as needed are available.

General Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following…
Operate equipment and perform various maintenance duties for Water/Sewer and Public Works divisions of the Town. The Water/Sewer duties include: working closely with and assisting the Public Works Director, maintaining Town public water and sewer systems and facilities, installation and reading of water meters and responding to various emergencies. Directly assist the Public Works Director and Supervisor. The Public Works duties include: maintaining Town roads including minor paving repairs, snow removal, storm drain systems, maintenance of parks, and responding to various emergencies. The candidate shall work independently and collectively with Public Works and office staff, provide leadership, use good judgment and make sure weekly, monthly and annual work is completed in addition to other duties assigned. Refer to job description for other requirements and responsibilities.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience
2-year maintenance and equipment operations experience.
2-year plowing and salting experience with pick up and mid-size dump truck.
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn (for the water meter reading device.) to include Microsoft Office and Excel.
2-year experience with water and sewer system maintenance and operations.

Licenses and Certificates
Valid driver’s license
State of Maryland Flagging Certification (or must be obtained within nine months of employment

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, Driver’s Record Check, Medium Lifting

Wages per hour: $21.00 an hour
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: YES
Benefits: YES
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance as well as Short Term Disability and Life Insurance

Days of Work:
MONDAY 7:30am to 4:00pm  TUESDAY 7:30am to 4:00pm  WEDNESDAY 7:30am to 4:00pm  THURSDAY 7:30am to 4:00pm  FRIDAY 7:30am to 4:00pm
Shift: Day

How to Apply: https://newwindsormd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Employment-Application-2023.pdf
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: 2-year maintenance and equipment operations experience. 2-year plowing and salting experience with pick up and mid-size dump truck.
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 10/31/2023