Grounds Maintenance Intern – Department of Public Works / Facilities

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

PART TIME • TEMPORARY

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Office Technician
Email: sschreuer@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov

Job Description

What You Will Do
As a Grounds Maintenance Intern, you will assist in performing a variety of grounds maintenance duties. Working under the direct supervision of a County employee, you will learn and apply your landscaping knowledge and skills to provide services to County properties.
Essential Duties
• Working under direct supervision, operate a full range of ground maintenance tools and equipment, including some power tools.
• Apply landscaping techniques and procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance of County facilities by cutting grass and cleaning up leaves, downed limbs, rocks and trash.
• Assists in the maintenance of fences, parking lots, sidewalks and other site infrastructure at County facilities.
• Follow all applicable laws and regulations, including OSHA, MOSH, County policy and procedure, State Annotated Code, and Federal laws.
• Follow all established safety rules and regulations. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Accept feedback.
• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate and a willingness to learn. Participate in a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.
How You Will Succeed
Your Skills
• Hand and Power Tools (Introductory)
• Landscaping (Introductory)
• Safety Regulations (Introductory)
Your Strengths
• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Safety Focus
• Quality Focus
• Continuous Learning
• Fostering Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
Please visit our website at https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov to apply.

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Requirements

You Might Be a Good Fit If

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Experience with grounds or general maintenance

Additional Information

• This internship is a Spring placement, which will run from April to August, or as agreed upon by the manager and intern.

• Preferred schedule is two 10-hour days, up to 20 hours per week.

Working Conditions

• Daily exposure to potentially adverse weather conditions.

• Must wear appropriate PPE as required.

• Work includes daily physical activity: standing/walking for long hours, lifting, and related activities.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License

Wages per hour: $15.00
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: NO

Days of Work:

MONDAY – FRIDAY. Preferred schedule is two 10-hour days, up to 20 hours per week.

Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 16 & over
Closing Date: 02/28/2025