MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT Code No. 0650
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND Grade S1 (NM)

CLASS SPECIFICATION

C O U N T Y G O V E R N M E N T A I D E

DEFINITION OF CLASS:

This is routine work performing various duties in an entry level status such as: lawn and landscaping maintenance, mechanic's helper, clerical assistant, general maintenance, stock clerk, recreation helper, library page, engineering aide, or other similar assignment. An employee has contacts with co workers and/or the public.

Work is performed under close supervision, and employee receives detailed instruction as to how work is to be performed. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors and may involve some physical effort depending on work assignments; e.g., library pages may move heavy book containers. Assigned tasks are clear cut and directly related.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (Illustrative Only)

Operate lawn mowers and perform related landscaping tasks.
Perform general maintenance tasks such as painting.
Collect and remove trash and debris from designated areas.
File and sort materials as directed.
Proofread written materials.
Post information to records.
Operate a copying machine.
Provide routine information to the public either in person or by telephone.
Move/replace/rearrange books and related materials on library shelves in proper order or according to a predetermined order.
Pack books and periodicals for shipment.
Cover books with plastic jackets.
Other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: None.
Education: Ability to read and write.
Equivalency: None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and meet minimum work standards.
Ability to learn routine processes within a reasonable amount of time.
Physical ability required by work assignment (e.g., library page must have sufficient strength to push book carts weighing up to 70 pounds and to load and unload books).

LICENSE:

Possession of a work permit if employee is less than 18 years of age.

MEDICAL GROUP: Core Exam II with Drug and Alcohol Screen

Formerly Titled: County Government Youth Aide.

Class Established: June 1969
Revised: July 1970
March 1983
July 1985
February 1986
March 2006