GRADE
ASTD 9
LOCATION OF POSITION
Several positions
are available within the Office of Facilities Management for the
Department of General Services located in Annapolis, Baltimore and Silver
Spring, Maryland. However, the list created from this recruitment may
also be used to fill other vacancies, in this classification, as they arise.
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to assist the Maintenance Supervisor on a daily basis with the operation and maintenance of facilities performing a variety of plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, electrical and grounds work as required to maintain State office buildings at various locations in Maryland.
This is an emergency essential position subject to emergency release procedures. Employees in this position must be willing and available for duty at all hours, day or night, and are required to remain or report for duty at all hours as needed to maintain the continuous operation of this agency.
If you are the selected candidate for this position, you will be required to complete a Pre-Employment Physical, which will assess your ability to safely perform the essential functions of this position.
POSITION DUTIES
Duties for this position
include but are not limited to:
- Assist operating and
maintaining various pieces of equipment and systems needed to keep crucial
State office buildings open.
- Perform repairs to the
building and HVAC equipment, ceiling tiles, floor tile and lighting
throughout the building. Repair doors, locks, hinges and related
hardware.
- Visually inspects
plumbing fixtures and completes repairs. Corrects spills, leaks, breakage
and cleans up same.
- Assist in the
rebuilding and repairing of motors and pumps when they can be repaired.
Oil and grease motors and pumps on generators and large equipment to ensure
uninterrupted service.
- Receive supplies,
keep records and store materials in neat and orderly fashion. Maintain inventory
records for materials used.
- Make repairs to
equipment and tools.
- Maintain grounds by
performing maintenance repairs on associated gasoline operating equipment; mows
lawn area; and clears roadway, parking lot and sidewalk of debris and clutter.
Work with and/or supervise community service workers to maintain landscaped
areas, flowered areas and shrubbery.
- Other functions that
may be required that enables this agency to fulfill its overall government
mission which is to maintain all State land and structures for the Facilities
Management Division of DGS.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Eighth grade.
Experience: Four years of experience in any combination of the maintenance trades, three years must be in the trades of electricity, plumbing, steam fitting, refrigeration or air conditioning.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in any of the maintenance trades on a year-for-year basis for up to three years of the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a degree from an accredited vocational or technical high school with a major in Building Maintenance or a related field for up to three years of the required general experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in utilities repair classifications or construction and engineering specialty codes in any combination of maintenance trades, on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong preference will be
given to applicants who possess the following preferred
qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your
application regarding all qualifications.
- Skilled trades
experience in a commercial building setting.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
It is important that you
provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please
include all experience and education that is related to this position.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing
date; information submitted after the closing date will not be
considered. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or
volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you
must include the time spent on such activities on your application.
Note that for any
position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to
submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may
submit your transcript as part of the application process.
The examination for this
position will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience
related to the requirements of the position. Successful candidates
will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized as BEST
QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED. The eligibility list will be
valid for one year and may be extended. The list will be used by the
hiring authority to select employees for interviews. Eligible lists may
be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.
You MUST possess the
minimum qualifications before you may be selected for a State job –
verification will be completed upon hire. If you are scheduled to
complete an educational or licensing requirement within six months of being
placed on the eligibility list, you may participate in the selection
process. Permanent State employees may also complete necessary experience
requirements within six months of the date of being placed on an eligibility
list.
Please note, selected
candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and
Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.
You must be legally
authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be
hired in the position for which you apply.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Contact
tammy.vehstedt@maryland.gov or call
410-767-4986 with questions about this recruitment. The on-line
application process is STRONGLY preferred. Apply online at
www.dgs.maryland.gov – click on
Employment on the left side of the screen. If you are unable to submit
your application online, please send your paper application to: Human
Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311,
Baltimore, MD 21201 by the closing date and time. TTY Users: call
via Maryland Relay
As an equal opportunity
employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting
employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities
and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for
their service to our country.