City of Rockville
Maintenance Worker II - General Maintenance
City of Rockville, Maryland Line, Maryland, us, 21105
Salary :
$51,481.00 - $83,159.00 Annually Location :
MD 20850, MD Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
202500084 Department:
Department of Public Works Division:
Stormwater Maintenance Opening Date:
08/27/2025 Closing Date:
9/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Summary
This position is responsible for performing trade-based work involving maintenance and repair of the City's storm drain infrastructure. In addition, may perform leaf collection and snow and ice removal duties, including varying shift-work. Those assigned to water and sewer crews provide emergency on-call response and repairs to street, water, sewer, storm drain, and storm debris incidents. This position communicates information to a Crew Supervisor. The work contributes directly to the quality of life in the City with serious consequences on the health and well-being of its citizens and is performed under the general managerial direction of a Crew Supervisor. This work can be physically demanding at times. Essential Job Functions
Functions of all Maintenance Worker-Public Worker II
Acts as lead person on work details. Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew. Records a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, water supply, consumption, etc. Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, backhoe, frontend loader, skid loader with attachments, dump truck, leaf collection truck, and snow removal equipment. Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use. Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment and materials. Determines the locations of gas, telephone, underground electrical, television, water, and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation. Responds to complaints regarding streets, storm drains, water leaks, pressure loss, no water, and sewer stoppages; evaluates situations and explains findings to supervisor. May contact residents and business owners in the area where services will be affected. May evaluate situations and report findings to Crew Supervisor. Assists in the set-up of sediment control devices. Follows and enforces required safety practices and uses appropriate traffic safety devices such as cones, arrow boards and traffic warning signs. Also, assists in the installation of trench shoring devices, atmosphere tests, and other confined space entry equipment. Operates and maintains equipment such as, but not limited to, jackhammer, chipper, chain saw, and other hand tools. Responds to routine and after hour emergency calls, including, but not limited to, street, water, sewer, storm drain, and inclement weather events. Performs other duties as required. Functions of Storm Drain Maintenance
Operates equipment in the maintenance and repair of the storm drain infrastructure and appurtenances including, but not limited to, vacuum/flusher truck and mini excavator. Operates and prepares leaf collection and snow and ice removal equipment. Forms, pours, repairs, and finishes storm drain structures. Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans, and flushes storm drains, pipes, manholes, inlets, and fittings. Enters confined spaces, such as storm sewer manholes to perform cleaning, maintenance, and repair tasks. Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school degree and two (2) years of progressively responsible work in labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as a part of a crew, or any substantial equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid state commercial driver's license (CDL) with required endorsements. (Maintenance Workers and Traffic Maintenance Works (regardless of level) are required to have a CDL Class A License with the Tanker (N) endorsement). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of general duties, tools, equipment, operation, and practices required in the operation and maintenance of City infrastructure and appurtenances including street, water, sewer, and storm drain operations. Knowledge of occupational hazards, safe workplace practices, and safety precautions for the proper execution and usage of a variety of equipment and power tools. Ability to independently perform manual and trade-based tasks. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to handle and operate light and heavy hand tools and power equipment. Ability to determine electrical, mechanical, and plumbing malfunctions and to make minor repairs on such equipment. Ability to read and interpret written instructions and operation manuals. Ability to read and interpret maps. Ability and willingness to perform other duties as assigned; including, but not limited to, snow removal, storm debris clean-up, and other emergencies at times other than regularly scheduled work hours.
Summary of Employee Benefits
The following is a brief summary of the major benefits provided to new full-time, regular employees. Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be entitled to these benefits on a pro-rated basis in accordance with Rockville City Laws and personnel policies and procedures. Benefits are not available to temporary employees. Details about benefits and costs for full-time and part-time employees are available by calling the Human Resources Department at 240-314-8470.
Group Insurance Plans
Health Insurance Participation is available in one of a number of types of health plans. The City contributes toward each plan. Participation is optional. Detailed information about each plan and the associated cost is available through the Human Resources Department. Employees may participate in one of the following plans: Aetna HMO $30/$40, Aetna HMO $30/40 Deductible, Aetna HMO Health Reimbursement Account, Aetna Point of Service, Kaiser Permanente HMO, or Kaiser Permanente Point of Service. Start date of coverage is the date of hire or the first of the following month. .
Aetna Rockville Group: 118583-011 Member Services: (800) 445-5299 or (888) 792-3862 (Rx Services) Web Site:
Kaiser Permanente Rockville Group: 4205-4 (HMO) Member Services: (301) 468-6000 or (800) 777-7902 TTY: (301) 816-6344 Web Site:
Dental Plan Employees may join the City's dental program and receive dental benefits in addition to any such benefits provided by the group health plans. The City contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's dental coverage. If dental coverage is waived, the City's contribution is reallocated toward the employee's health plan cost. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire. Guardian Dental Customer Service: (800) 541-7846 Web Site:
Vision Insurance City of Rockville is offers a vision plan with VSP. Members will have a $130 allowance (in-network) for lenses/frames or contacts. Go to www.vsp.com to locate a participating provider. VSP members get a 20% savings on additional glasses and sunglasses, including lens enhancements, from any VSP provider within 12 months of your last WellVision Exam. Ask your provider about Laser Vision Correction discounts as well. Group Life Insurance The City provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employee's base salary. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit. Employees have the option of purchasing additional supplemental life insurance coverage for self, spouse and dependent child(ren). New employees joining within their first 30 days will not be required to provide evidence of insurability.
Leave
Annual Leave Annual leave ranges from 16 to 23 days per year depending upon the length of service with the City. Leave may be used as it is accrued with the permission of the employee's supervisor. Annual leave is paid at termination after completing six (6) months of service. An employee normally accrues annual leave in the following manner:
Months of Service Monthly Vacation Accrual in Hours (37.5 hrs/wk)/(40 hrs/wk)
1-24 Months 10.00 / 10.40
25-60 Months 11.53 / 12.40
61-96 Months 13.08 / 14.00
97+ Months 14.23 / 15.20
Holidays Administrative and Police employees generally receive the following eleven (11) holidays per year.
New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Friday Christmas Day
The City also observes all days of general and congressional elections throughout the State of Maryland. This holiday falls on even numbered years. Union employees and certain other employees may receive different holidays in accordance with the terms of a contractual agreement.
Sick Leave Sick leave is earned monthly at the rate of 1.25 days per completed month of service. There is no waiting period for using earned sick leave nor is there a limit to the amount of earned sick leave that may be used in connection with any legitimate illness.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA The Dependent Care FSA allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 on a pre-tax basis for eligible dependent care expenses. Prior to the beginning of each calendar year, employees estimate the amount of these eligible expenses and agree to have this amount deducted from their annual salary on a bi-weekly basis. Employees avoid paying federal, state, and Social Security taxes on the total amount of their deferral. When expenses are incurred, employees submit a receipt and are reimbursed from their account. A detailed description of the plan is available in the Human Resources Department.
Medical FSA The Medical Care FSA allows employees to set aside up to $3,200 on a pre-tax basis for eligible health care expenses. Prior to the beginning of each calendar year, employees estimate the amount of these expenses and agree to have that amount deducted from their annual salary on a bi-weekly basis. Employees avoid paying federal, state, and Social Security taxes on the total amount of their deferral. An employee may use a FSA debit card to pay for eligible expenses, or may submit receipts when expenses are incurred in order to be reimbursed from their account. A detailed description of the plan is available in the Human Resources Department.
Pre-tax Deductions for Health Insurance Through Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, pre-tax payroll deductions may be made for the City's health and dental insurance premiums. Pre-tax deductions allow employees to avoid paying Federal, State, and F.I.C.A. taxes on the amounts of these payroll deducted premiums.
Wex Benefits Customer Service: (866) 451-3399 Web Site:
Retirement Programs
Retirement Plan The City's retirement plans consist of a Defined Benefit and a Defined Contribution portion. Administrative and Union employees may contribute between one (1) and five (5) percent of their base salary, on a pre-tax basis, to the defined contribution portion. The deferral election is made at the time of employment and may not be changed. Therefore, employees are advised to give considerable thought to their decision of what percent to contribute. The City will make a matching contribution of 50 cents for each dollar contributed. A minimum of one (1) percent participation is mandatory. Employees have different investment fund options in which to direct contributions. The investment direction may be changed biweekly. Vesting in the Defined Contribution portion occurs at the beginning of the 3rd year. Normal retirement is age 60 or 65 depending on date of hire. The Defined Benefit portion of the retirement plan is based on a percentage of average annual salary multiplied by length of credited service. Administrative employees are required to make a mandatory one (1) percent contribution to the Defined Benefit portion of the plan. Vesting occurs after ten (10) years. Police Officers contribute 8.5 percent of their earnings on a pre-tax basis to a defined benefit pension plan. Normal retirement for police officers is permitted at the earlier of age 60 or after 25 years of service, regardless of age. Benefits at retirement are based on a percentage of final average earnings multiplied by length of credited service.
Retirement Plan Administrator:
Lincoln Financial Retirement Plan Member Services: (800) 234-3500 Website:
Deferred Compensation (457) Plan The deferred compensation plan is designed specifically for City employees, and makes it possible to defer income and the payment of income taxes on the deferred investment. The plan is not meant for short-term savings or investment purposes as monies deferred are generally not available until termination or retirement. Employees may defer the lesser of 25 percent of base salary or a minimum of $10.00 per pay up to the current IRS limit on a pre-tax basis.
Roth 457 The Roth 457 is a supplemental retirement plan which is funded through employee contributions only. Employees are eligible to enroll from the date of hire. Contributions are taxed but earnings grow tax free. Lincoln Financial Member Services: (877) 234-3500 Social Security Regular employees receive employer contributions to Social Security (also known as FICA). Social Security benefits are available in accordance with Federal law. For more information about benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at 240-314-8470.
Credit Union Employees may participate in the Sky Point Federal Credit Union, conveniently located at Courthouse Square in Rockville. This credit union also participates in Family Service Center with shared branches available throughout the metropolitan area. Services include savings and checking accounts, loans, payroll deduction, and direct deposit.
Sky Point Federal Credit Union Member Services: (301) 279-1964
Legal Resources Through Legal Resources, participating employees and their eligible family members can get free advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for common legal services. Member Services: 1-800-728-5768 Web Site:
Employee Assistance Program The City provides free, confidential counseling, assessment, and referral services to help employees deal with personal problems. Trained, certified employee assistance counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also available for family members who are eligible health insurance plan dependents.
BHS EAP 24 hour Assistance Line (800) 327-2251 Web Site:
Long-term Disability Programs The City's Income Protection Plan provides long-term disability benefits for both on and off the job injuries or illnesses. Coverage for off the job injuries or illnesses is provided after one year of employment with the City. Details are available from the Human Resources Department.
College Savings Plans College America is a 529 college savings plan that can help you build a nest egg for college. These plans, named after a section of the tax code, were created by Congress to offer significant tax advantages to those who invest for higher education. Details are available from the Human Resources Department. 01
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$51,481.00 - $83,159.00 Annually Location :
MD 20850, MD Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
202500084 Department:
Department of Public Works Division:
Stormwater Maintenance Opening Date:
08/27/2025 Closing Date:
9/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Summary
This position is responsible for performing trade-based work involving maintenance and repair of the City's storm drain infrastructure. In addition, may perform leaf collection and snow and ice removal duties, including varying shift-work. Those assigned to water and sewer crews provide emergency on-call response and repairs to street, water, sewer, storm drain, and storm debris incidents. This position communicates information to a Crew Supervisor. The work contributes directly to the quality of life in the City with serious consequences on the health and well-being of its citizens and is performed under the general managerial direction of a Crew Supervisor. This work can be physically demanding at times. Essential Job Functions
Functions of all Maintenance Worker-Public Worker II
Acts as lead person on work details. Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew. Records a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, water supply, consumption, etc. Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, backhoe, frontend loader, skid loader with attachments, dump truck, leaf collection truck, and snow removal equipment. Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use. Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment and materials. Determines the locations of gas, telephone, underground electrical, television, water, and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation. Responds to complaints regarding streets, storm drains, water leaks, pressure loss, no water, and sewer stoppages; evaluates situations and explains findings to supervisor. May contact residents and business owners in the area where services will be affected. May evaluate situations and report findings to Crew Supervisor. Assists in the set-up of sediment control devices. Follows and enforces required safety practices and uses appropriate traffic safety devices such as cones, arrow boards and traffic warning signs. Also, assists in the installation of trench shoring devices, atmosphere tests, and other confined space entry equipment. Operates and maintains equipment such as, but not limited to, jackhammer, chipper, chain saw, and other hand tools. Responds to routine and after hour emergency calls, including, but not limited to, street, water, sewer, storm drain, and inclement weather events. Performs other duties as required. Functions of Storm Drain Maintenance
Operates equipment in the maintenance and repair of the storm drain infrastructure and appurtenances including, but not limited to, vacuum/flusher truck and mini excavator. Operates and prepares leaf collection and snow and ice removal equipment. Forms, pours, repairs, and finishes storm drain structures. Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans, and flushes storm drains, pipes, manholes, inlets, and fittings. Enters confined spaces, such as storm sewer manholes to perform cleaning, maintenance, and repair tasks. Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school degree and two (2) years of progressively responsible work in labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as a part of a crew, or any substantial equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid state commercial driver's license (CDL) with required endorsements. (Maintenance Workers and Traffic Maintenance Works (regardless of level) are required to have a CDL Class A License with the Tanker (N) endorsement). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of general duties, tools, equipment, operation, and practices required in the operation and maintenance of City infrastructure and appurtenances including street, water, sewer, and storm drain operations. Knowledge of occupational hazards, safe workplace practices, and safety precautions for the proper execution and usage of a variety of equipment and power tools. Ability to independently perform manual and trade-based tasks. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to handle and operate light and heavy hand tools and power equipment. Ability to determine electrical, mechanical, and plumbing malfunctions and to make minor repairs on such equipment. Ability to read and interpret written instructions and operation manuals. Ability to read and interpret maps. Ability and willingness to perform other duties as assigned; including, but not limited to, snow removal, storm debris clean-up, and other emergencies at times other than regularly scheduled work hours.
Summary of Employee Benefits
The following is a brief summary of the major benefits provided to new full-time, regular employees. Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be entitled to these benefits on a pro-rated basis in accordance with Rockville City Laws and personnel policies and procedures. Benefits are not available to temporary employees. Details about benefits and costs for full-time and part-time employees are available by calling the Human Resources Department at 240-314-8470.
Group Insurance Plans
Health Insurance Participation is available in one of a number of types of health plans. The City contributes toward each plan. Participation is optional. Detailed information about each plan and the associated cost is available through the Human Resources Department. Employees may participate in one of the following plans: Aetna HMO $30/$40, Aetna HMO $30/40 Deductible, Aetna HMO Health Reimbursement Account, Aetna Point of Service, Kaiser Permanente HMO, or Kaiser Permanente Point of Service. Start date of coverage is the date of hire or the first of the following month. .
Aetna Rockville Group: 118583-011 Member Services: (800) 445-5299 or (888) 792-3862 (Rx Services) Web Site:
Kaiser Permanente Rockville Group: 4205-4 (HMO) Member Services: (301) 468-6000 or (800) 777-7902 TTY: (301) 816-6344 Web Site:
Dental Plan Employees may join the City's dental program and receive dental benefits in addition to any such benefits provided by the group health plans. The City contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's dental coverage. If dental coverage is waived, the City's contribution is reallocated toward the employee's health plan cost. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire. Guardian Dental Customer Service: (800) 541-7846 Web Site:
Vision Insurance City of Rockville is offers a vision plan with VSP. Members will have a $130 allowance (in-network) for lenses/frames or contacts. Go to www.vsp.com to locate a participating provider. VSP members get a 20% savings on additional glasses and sunglasses, including lens enhancements, from any VSP provider within 12 months of your last WellVision Exam. Ask your provider about Laser Vision Correction discounts as well. Group Life Insurance The City provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employee's base salary. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit. Employees have the option of purchasing additional supplemental life insurance coverage for self, spouse and dependent child(ren). New employees joining within their first 30 days will not be required to provide evidence of insurability.
Leave
Annual Leave Annual leave ranges from 16 to 23 days per year depending upon the length of service with the City. Leave may be used as it is accrued with the permission of the employee's supervisor. Annual leave is paid at termination after completing six (6) months of service. An employee normally accrues annual leave in the following manner:
Months of Service Monthly Vacation Accrual in Hours (37.5 hrs/wk)/(40 hrs/wk)
1-24 Months 10.00 / 10.40
25-60 Months 11.53 / 12.40
61-96 Months 13.08 / 14.00
97+ Months 14.23 / 15.20
Holidays Administrative and Police employees generally receive the following eleven (11) holidays per year.
New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Friday Christmas Day
The City also observes all days of general and congressional elections throughout the State of Maryland. This holiday falls on even numbered years. Union employees and certain other employees may receive different holidays in accordance with the terms of a contractual agreement.
Sick Leave Sick leave is earned monthly at the rate of 1.25 days per completed month of service. There is no waiting period for using earned sick leave nor is there a limit to the amount of earned sick leave that may be used in connection with any legitimate illness.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA The Dependent Care FSA allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 on a pre-tax basis for eligible dependent care expenses. Prior to the beginning of each calendar year, employees estimate the amount of these eligible expenses and agree to have this amount deducted from their annual salary on a bi-weekly basis. Employees avoid paying federal, state, and Social Security taxes on the total amount of their deferral. When expenses are incurred, employees submit a receipt and are reimbursed from their account. A detailed description of the plan is available in the Human Resources Department.
Medical FSA The Medical Care FSA allows employees to set aside up to $3,200 on a pre-tax basis for eligible health care expenses. Prior to the beginning of each calendar year, employees estimate the amount of these expenses and agree to have that amount deducted from their annual salary on a bi-weekly basis. Employees avoid paying federal, state, and Social Security taxes on the total amount of their deferral. An employee may use a FSA debit card to pay for eligible expenses, or may submit receipts when expenses are incurred in order to be reimbursed from their account. A detailed description of the plan is available in the Human Resources Department.
Pre-tax Deductions for Health Insurance Through Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, pre-tax payroll deductions may be made for the City's health and dental insurance premiums. Pre-tax deductions allow employees to avoid paying Federal, State, and F.I.C.A. taxes on the amounts of these payroll deducted premiums.
Wex Benefits Customer Service: (866) 451-3399 Web Site:
Retirement Programs
Retirement Plan The City's retirement plans consist of a Defined Benefit and a Defined Contribution portion. Administrative and Union employees may contribute between one (1) and five (5) percent of their base salary, on a pre-tax basis, to the defined contribution portion. The deferral election is made at the time of employment and may not be changed. Therefore, employees are advised to give considerable thought to their decision of what percent to contribute. The City will make a matching contribution of 50 cents for each dollar contributed. A minimum of one (1) percent participation is mandatory. Employees have different investment fund options in which to direct contributions. The investment direction may be changed biweekly. Vesting in the Defined Contribution portion occurs at the beginning of the 3rd year. Normal retirement is age 60 or 65 depending on date of hire. The Defined Benefit portion of the retirement plan is based on a percentage of average annual salary multiplied by length of credited service. Administrative employees are required to make a mandatory one (1) percent contribution to the Defined Benefit portion of the plan. Vesting occurs after ten (10) years. Police Officers contribute 8.5 percent of their earnings on a pre-tax basis to a defined benefit pension plan. Normal retirement for police officers is permitted at the earlier of age 60 or after 25 years of service, regardless of age. Benefits at retirement are based on a percentage of final average earnings multiplied by length of credited service.
Retirement Plan Administrator:
Lincoln Financial Retirement Plan Member Services: (800) 234-3500 Website:
Deferred Compensation (457) Plan The deferred compensation plan is designed specifically for City employees, and makes it possible to defer income and the payment of income taxes on the deferred investment. The plan is not meant for short-term savings or investment purposes as monies deferred are generally not available until termination or retirement. Employees may defer the lesser of 25 percent of base salary or a minimum of $10.00 per pay up to the current IRS limit on a pre-tax basis.
Roth 457 The Roth 457 is a supplemental retirement plan which is funded through employee contributions only. Employees are eligible to enroll from the date of hire. Contributions are taxed but earnings grow tax free. Lincoln Financial Member Services: (877) 234-3500 Social Security Regular employees receive employer contributions to Social Security (also known as FICA). Social Security benefits are available in accordance with Federal law. For more information about benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at 240-314-8470.
Credit Union Employees may participate in the Sky Point Federal Credit Union, conveniently located at Courthouse Square in Rockville. This credit union also participates in Family Service Center with shared branches available throughout the metropolitan area. Services include savings and checking accounts, loans, payroll deduction, and direct deposit.
Sky Point Federal Credit Union Member Services: (301) 279-1964
Legal Resources Through Legal Resources, participating employees and their eligible family members can get free advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for common legal services. Member Services: 1-800-728-5768 Web Site:
Employee Assistance Program The City provides free, confidential counseling, assessment, and referral services to help employees deal with personal problems. Trained, certified employee assistance counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also available for family members who are eligible health insurance plan dependents.
BHS EAP 24 hour Assistance Line (800) 327-2251 Web Site:
Long-term Disability Programs The City's Income Protection Plan provides long-term disability benefits for both on and off the job injuries or illnesses. Coverage for off the job injuries or illnesses is provided after one year of employment with the City. Details are available from the Human Resources Department.
College Savings Plans College America is a 529 college savings plan that can help you build a nest egg for college. These plans, named after a section of the tax code, were created by Congress to offer significant tax advantages to those who invest for higher education. Details are available from the Human Resources Department. 01
Do you possess a CDL type A driver's license in the state of Maryland and in good standing?
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