• Upper Marlboro, MD
  • $34,428–$46,725 Per Year
13 days ago

Job Description

Laborer I/II

Salary

$34,428.00 - $46,725.00 Annually

Location

Upper Marlboro, MD

Job Type

Probationary FT

Job Number

10957

Department

Department of the Environment

Division

Sustainable Waste Management Division

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

50069040

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Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team!

Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the Countys residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince Georges County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Laborer I/II, grade A06/08 position, in the Sustainable Waste Management Division.

About the Position

This is an entry to full-performance level, manual labor position in the performance of unskilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. Work is performed with general supervision, either in a crew or alone. This position is designated "essential" in accordance with DoE Instruction 110.4.

About the Agency

The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful, and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management, and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders.

Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Flood Management and Environmental Resilience Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing, and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities, and households (Sustainable Waste Management Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Flood Management and Environmental Resilience Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints, and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).

Examples of Work

  • Performs manual work in the accomplishment of limited skilled duties related to collection of bulky trash items and household refuse.

  • Works as a member of the Bulky Trash Collection crew under the direct supervision of Crew Supervisor II, loading and unloading large bulky and miscellaneous trash materials.

  • Operates light automotive equipment such as the lift gate, compactor activator, etc.

  • Cleans up and removes trash and other debris from the Landfill property and adjacent roadways under general supervision as assigned.

  • When required, participate as a crew member in collecting household refuse, lifting, emptying and returning trash cans as directed by the supervisor.

  • Participates and assists with Comprehensive Community Cleanups as assigned.

  • Adheres to all Agency & County anti-scavenging policies.

  • Washes or assists with the cleaning of the Bulky trucks.

  • Adheres to/practices safe work habits in the performance of all assigned tasks.

  • Completes annual safety training and/or examinations in accordance with MOSHA/OSHA safety requirements.

  • Courteously responds to homeowner and/or the general public's concern relative to removal of household refuse and/or bulky trash materials.

  • Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description but is within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the class of work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Completion of six (6) school grades.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Possession of driver's license.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: October 27-28, 2026 . Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 3500 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

  • Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
  • Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
  • Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
  • Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince Georges County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince Georges County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

  • Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits

  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan

  • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%

  • Supplemental Pension Plan

  • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

  • 457(b)

  • 403(b)

Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits

  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

01

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am highly encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

  • Yes
  • No

02

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

  • Completion of less than six (6) school grades
  • Completion of six (6) school grades
  • Some high school, but did not graduate
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D
  • Some college, but no degree completed
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate/PHD/JD
  • Other

03

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.

04

How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in performing manual labor/ground maintenance?

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 year of experience
  • 2 years of experience
  • 3 years of experience
  • 4 years of experience
  • 5+ years of experience

05

If the previous question applies to you, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.

06

Do you have a valid drivers license?

  • Yes
  • No

07

Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer Prince Georges County Government

Address 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159

Largo, Maryland, 20774

Phone 301-883-6330

301-883-6330

Website http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/

Numbers & Facts

LocationUpper Marlboro, MD
Salary$34,428–$46,725 Per Year

Skills

  • Animal Adoptionsunmatched
  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Candidate Screeningunmatched
  • Compactorunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Employee Benefitsunmatched
  • Federal Governmentunmatched
  • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
  • Floodingunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Recyclingunmatched
  • Reference Verificationunmatched
  • Retirement Planunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Secondary Schoolunmatched
  • Stormwater Managementunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Waste Managementunmatched
  • Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collectionunmatched

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