Washington County offers a full compensation package that reflects how much we value our employees. Please take a look at what you can expect to earn as a Maintenance Worker during your first year as a full-time Employee with Washington County Government:
- Sixty (60) Paid Personal Hours
- Eighty (80) Paid Vacation Hours
- Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays
- One Hundred & Twenty (120) Paid Sick Hours
- County and Employee funded Healthcare including Health, Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage
- County Paid Employee Assistance Plan
- County Paid Life Insurance
- County Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
- County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Up to $2,500.00 Annual Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
- County and Employee funded Defined Pension Plan
- Vested in just five (5) years.
- Credit for Prior Active Military Service and Unused Paid Sick Days.
An Annual Salary of $47,923 starting..
If our Maintenance Worker comprehensive compensation package interests you, please continue reading through our job posting to learn more about the position’s duties, responsibilities, prerequisites, etc. and apply online today.
| JOB TITLE: | Maintenance Worker | GRADE | 7 |
| DEPARTMENT: | Buildings, Grounds and Facilities | FLSA STATUS: | Non-Exempt |
| REPORTS TO: | Maintenance Leadworker |
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Semi-skilled laborer position requiring basic trade skills and responsible for, but is not limited to, operation of light trucks, grounds maintenance equipment, hand tools and/or power tools. Also responsible for general maintenance of County owned facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Assists other employees with carpentry, masonry, and plumbing repair assignments.
- Carries out painting assignments with minimal supervision.
- Safely operates small power tools and equipment.
- Operates power (push) mowers, riding mowers, tractors, and snow throwers.
- Performs basic maintenance and repair work of County-owned facilities and equipment.
- Operates snow plows and spreaders, as required.
- Arranges meeting rooms for use.
- May occasionally act as lead worker in general housekeeping, maintenance, and minor repair assignments.
- Participates in training sessions as required.
- Performs related assignments as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Basic skills in masonry, carpentry, plumbing repairs, and equipment operation.
- Sound knowledge of proper turf maintenance for parks and playing fields.
- Qualified to operate trucks, autos, tractors, and other equipment used for grounds maintenance.
- Operates snowplows and spreaders.
- Knowledge of hand and power tools, light duty equipment and techniques applicable to the particular area of assignment.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to accept and comply with County policy.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a semi-skilled laborer in one or more trades gained through on-the-job training or technical school.
- Minimum of three (3) years groundskeeper and/or turf maintenance experience.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, pushing and pulling. Physically capable of performing heavy manual labor such as shoveling snow, etc. Ability to
exert up to 150 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently. Frequently lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling of up to 80 lbs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid Class-B Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. Human Resources: 4/2015, 1/2019, 04/2021
Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V.
DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES:
Friday, October 2, 2026 @ 4:00pm