Employment

TOWN OF BERLIN

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Building Maintenance and Custodial Worker

Department of Public Works – Building and Grounds

Fulltime          Salary $18/hour ($37,440/annually)            Full Benefits

**Open to the possibility of a part-time employee**

Essential Functions: To aid in the operations of maintaining Town Facilities, both interiors and exteriors. This position performs manual labor and is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and providing custodial needs for Town Offices/Buildings and Public Restrooms. This is a full-time position, with a 40-hour workweek and the possibility of overtime.

Education and Experience: Minimum High School Diploma or GED with at least two (2) years’ experience in similar work. Pre-employment background check will be required. Pre-employment and periodic review of Motor Vehicle Records may be required. Must have an acceptable driving record with a valid Class C driver’s license. Must possess the ability to perform the essential job duties of the position, use common sense and reasoning to carry out uninvolved instructions, and resolve problems in standardized situations. Must be able to perform duties in a safe and efficient manner as well as set the standard for others. Must be able to keep an open mind, communicate and work with the citizens, employees, and elected officials in a courteous and professional manner.

Closing Day: September 24, 2023, or until filled.

Apply: Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a confidential Town of Berlin application for employment where they can upload a resume and include three professional references. Once submitted, that information will be sent directly to the Town’s Human Resources Director, Kelsey Jensen. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date. Printable applications can be found online at  www.berlinmd.gov or can be picked up at 10 William Street Berlin, MD 21811 or by calling 410-641-2770. EOE/M/F/V/D.

TOWN OF BERLIN

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SUBSTATION TECHNICIAN/ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER

Fulltime                                               Salary: $30-34/Hour DOQ                                      Full Benefits

Essential Functions: The Town of Berlin is seeking qualified applicants for the Substation Technician/Electric Lineworker position. This position is responsible for aiding in the operations and duties of the Electric department. Under general supervision of the Department Director, must be proficient in the installation, testing, maintenance and repair of transformers, reclosers, voltage regulators, switches, relays, metering and programming of controls and all electrical apparatus within the Town of Berlin substation, power plant, and distribution system. Possesses skills in reading and understanding blueprints, schematic drawings, mathematics, and visual identification of conductor sizes and types. The applicant will need to be able to operate all required equipment.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Completion of a Substation Technician Training Program. Courses in electricity and construction are preferred. Must have five (5) years of linework experience and five (5) years of substation technician experience as a lineworker. Must maintain a valid Class “B” Maryland Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Pre-employment and periodic review of Motor Vehicle Records may be required. A pre-employment background check may be required.

Closing Day: September 24th or until filled.

Apply: Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a confidential Town of Berlin application for employment, a resume, and three professional references to the Town’s Administrative Manager at [email protected]. Applications can be found at www.berlinmd.gov.

EOE: M/F/V/D/SO

Police Officers

(Cadets and Experienced)

Berlin Police Department

The Berlin Police Department is accepting applications for full-time police officers. There will be a physical agility test for cadets at the Berlin Police Department, with the written test to immediately follow upon successful completion of the physical agility.

Cadets: Starting salary for cadets is $21.70/hour ($45,136) while in the academy and through successful completion of field training. Salary then goes to $25.13/hour ($52,270)

Experienced/Laterals:

Less than two (2) years of experience $25.13/hour ($52,270)

Over two (2) years of experience $28.70/hour ($59,696)

Over 10 years of experience $31.01/hour ($64,500)

***Additional pay awarded to individuals with specialty fields, see below***

Applicants must:

• Be 21 Years Old
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Have a High-School Diploma or approved GED
• Pass extensive background checks to include: Psychological exam, Physical exam, Drug test, Criminal history, Credit check, and Driving Record.

The following is a list of current benefits also provided by the Town of Berlin:

• Town-paid life insurance
• Membership with Maryland State Retirement Law Enforcement Officers Pension System
• Fifteen paid holidays a year (additional holiday pay if worked)
• Inclement weather pay
• Shift differential pay for evening and midnight shifts
• Specialty unit pay (examples: K9, Collision Reconstruction, Criminal Investigation Division, Polygraph Operator, Bi-lingual, etc…)
• Sick leave (one day a month, no carryover limit)
• Personal days (two annually)
• Vacation days (6 days year one, 12 days years two through five, etc.)
• Educational benefits (required paid in full by town/non-required 100% reimbursed with contract)
• Overtime and compensatory leave
• Take home car if approved by Chief of Police

For questions or applications please contact the Berlin Police Department at 410-641-1333 or stop in at 129 Decatur Street, Berlin, MD 21811. Applications can also be found online at www.berlinmdpd.org and click on Employment.

**Applications will not be accepted through the Town’s website, the applications found on this page are different than a police officer application, which can only be obtained through the Police Department here.** Applications for this position are accepted year-round and will be kept for one year. During that year if a vacancy becomes available the Police Department will be in contact with you. DO NOT use the application on this webpage, the Police Department has a separate application that can be found here. 

Police Communication Officers

(FULL TIME & PART TIME NEEDED)

$20.07/hour ($41,745.60/annually)

The Berlin Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time or part-time Police Communication Officer.  The application period is open (no closing date). DO NOT use the application on this webpage, the Police Department has a separate application that can be found here. 

Starting pay will vary according to experience. Individuals must be flexible, with shifts during the day, evening, and midnight.

Applicants must:

• Be 20 years old or older.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Have a high school diploma or approved GED.
• Pass extensive background check that includes a drug test, criminal history review, check of prior employers, and references among other requirements.
• Must be able to successfully complete an entry-level MILES/NCIC logon course certified by CJIS.
• No experience is required, but it is preferred.

If you are hired as a full-time employee, the following benefits would apply:

• Town paid life insurance
• Membership with Maryland State Retirement System – Employee’s Pension
• Fifteen paid holidays a year (holiday pay if worked)
• Inclement weather pay
• Shift differential pay for evening and midnight shifts
• Sick leave (one day a month, no carryover limit)
• Personal days (two annually)
• Vacation days (6 days year one, 12 days years two through five, etc.)
• Overtime and compensatory leave
• Educational benefits (required paid in full by town/non-required 100% reimbursed with contract)

Please contact the Berlin Police Department at 410-641-1333 for an application or go to www.berlinmdpd.org and click on employment. 

Mail replies to Berlin Police Department 129 Decatur Street, Berlin, MD 21811

**Applications will not be accepted through the Town’s website, the applications found on this page are different than a police officer application, which can only be obtained through the Police Department here.** Applications for this position are accepted year-round and will be kept for one year. During that year if a vacancy becomes available the Police Department will be in contact with you. DO NOT use the application on this webpage, the Police Department has a separate application that can be found here. 

TOWN OF BERLIN

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Water Operator – Water Resources Department 

Fulltime          Salary $19.94/hour ($41,475.20/annually)        Full Benefits

*If the candidate possesses a Maryland Class 2 Water Operator License the pay would be $22.26/hour ($46,300.80/annually) 

Essential Functions: The Town of Berlin is looking for an experienced, detail-orientated Class 2 water operator. This person is involved in the day-to-day operations of the Water Utility. This person will work under the direct supervision of the Water Superintendent. Must have a basic understanding of primary and secondary water systems and maximum contaminant levels. This is a full-time position, with a 40-hour workweek and the possibility of overtime.

Education and Experience: Minimum High School Diploma or GED with at least two (2) years’ experience in similar work. A pre-employment background check will be required. Pre-employment and periodic review of Motor Vehicle Records will be required. Must have an acceptable driving record with a valid Class C driver’s license, but a CDL is preferred and will need to be obtained after starting in the role if not already in possession. Maryland Class 2 Water Operator certification is preferred and will need to be obtained after starting in the role if not already in possession. Must possess the ability to perform the essential job duties of the position, use common sense and reasoning to carry out instructions, and resolve problems in standardized situations. Must be able to perform all tasks safely and efficiently as well as set the standard for others. Must be able to keep an open mind, communicate, and work with the citizens, employees, and elected officials courteously and professionally.

Closing Day: October 15, 2023, or until filled.

Apply: Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a confidential Town of Berlin application for employment where they can upload a resume and include three professional references. Once submitted, that information will be sent directly to the Town’s Human Resources Director, Kelsey Jensen. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date. Printable applications can be found online at  www.berlinmd.gov or can be picked up at 10 William Street Berlin, MD 21811 or by calling 410-641-2770. EOE/M/F/V/D.