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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Recruitment #14-001107-004

GRADE

7

LOCATION OF POSITION

Noyes Children's Center

Rockville, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

A Maintenance Mechanic is the intermediate level of work in the trades of electricity, plumbing, steam fitting, air-conditioning or refrigeration.

POSITION DUTIES

The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for performing maintenance and repairs for all building systems and assists with the work of the various building trades to maintain the Noyes Children’s Center. The incumbent will provide year round grounds maintenance at the facility including lawn mowing and trimming; and snow/ice removal. The Maintenance Mechanic will participate in the relocation of furniture and other equipment necessary to provide the proper environment for the occupants. The Maintenance Mechanic is also responsible for generating and maintaining detailed records of equipment, tools, vehicles, and work performed daily at the facility.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience: Three years of experience in any combination of the maintenance trades provided that at least two years of such experience shall have been primarily with the trades of electricity, plumbing, steamfittings, refrigeration or air-conditioning.

Notes:

1. Applicants 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. A degree from an accredited vocational or technical high school with a major in Building Maintenance or a related field may be substituted for the required 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

1. High School Diploma
2. Possession of a trade certification

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

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on the eligible list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified. Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show the qualifications for this recruitment. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. This list will be used by DJS hiring agency to select employees. 

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to submit your application online, you may mail a paper application to the following address:

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
One Center Plaza
120 W. Fayette St.,2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
ATTN: LINDA PADGETT

If you mail your application, it MUST be received by the closing date and time.
You must include on each page the following information:
    *First and Last Name
    *Recruitment Number-located at the top of the bulletin
    *last 4 digits of your SSN

All incorrect application forms will not be accepted!
  
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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