Class Description THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION Salary $11.75 (Hourly) The Department of Public Works is seeking individuals who are hard-working great communication skills and a passion for helping people and the environment. We are looking for Seasonal Maintenance Aides who will take part in providing top-notch facility maintenance and/or waste services for the City's residents and businesses. If you are dependable and a team player. Apply now!! Employment Status This is a non-benefited temporary position. Position requires pre-employment screening ie health and drug/alcohol screening. Job Summary The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is currently recruiting for the position of Seasonal Maintenance Aide to provide routine unskilled manual work in the maintenance of buildings and public streets and the collection of refuse, compost, and/or recyclables to ensure adequate coverage to various waste operations within Baltimore City. A Seasonal Maintenance Aide lifts and dumps trash and debris into vehicles, sweeps streets, provides graffiti and weed abatement, drain cleaning, and other related duties. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Working Conditions Employees in this class work a conventional workweek including Saturday hours on a rotating basis, overtime, and callback in emergencies such as snowstorms, floods, and windstorms. Work is performed outdoors and in a variety of work environments where there is exposure to elements of hazardous waste, inclement weather, bee stings, animal bites, sharp material protruding from trash, and moving vehicle hazards. Work requires lifting heavy objects such as 20-gallon cans and bend/stretching. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requirements - Not Applicable. Equivalencies - Not Applicable. Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates Not Applicable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Knowledge of basic safety principles and practices. * Ability to perform labor tasks. * Possess a strong work ethic and proactive critical thinking skills * Ability to deal courteously with the public and all levels of government; and to work effectively with varying temperaments, both in person and by telephone. * Ability to work autonomously or engage others to meet deadlines * Ability to understand and follow simple written or oral instructions. BALTIMORE CTY AN EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY