Maintenance Mechanic II - Public Works Bureau of Facilities Maintenance Division

Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government:

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024 Howard County Government received a recordbreaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) the most awards in the state of Maryland and the fifth highest in the nation as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents improve existing programs upgrade working conditions and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

What are we looking for

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What youll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented diverse and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical retirement and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

Include the following: Other related duties may be assigned.

• Works and cooperates with coworkers and supervisors at all levels.
• Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
• Conduct maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools and is thoroughly skilled in the use safe operation and proper storage of all tools used in the performance of building maintenance and repair activities.
• Electrical maintenance to include: repair of electrical fixtures including ballast switches and outlets; replacement of electrical fixtures switches and bulbs; assists master trades personnel when required.
• Plumbing maintenance to include: repair of basic plumbing fixtures such as toilets sinks spigots tubs and showers; replacement of supply lines drain lines traps washers pipe fittings and valves; assists master trades personnel when required.
• HVAC maintenance to include: minor repair of mechanical equipment such as furnaces air conditioners fans pumps and gear boxes; perform regular maintenance tasks such as lubrication or bearings and other moving parts changing of belts and filters and cleaning of coils condensate lines etc.; assists master trades personnel when required.
• Construction and Renovation: Construction of interior and exterior floor roof and wall systems Structural: Makes repairs to and/or replaces structural building components such as: damaged footings columns concrete masonry units beams studs headers jacks plates joists trusses and other building structural components.
• Roofing & Siding: Repairs roofing leaks by patching or replacement of roofing material; repairs or replaces siding soffit facia trim; repairs or replaces gutters and downspouts.
• Concrete and Masonry: Constructs forms for concrete flatwork installs expansion materials rebar welded wire mesh and places and finishes concrete surface; prepares base and installs paver stones and border units; makes repair to concrete and paver stone including demolition and replacement.
• Windows Doors: Secures broken windows by boarding up with plywood replaces glass panels removes damaged and installs new window units installation of locking hardware makes adjustment for proper operation; removes and replaces damaged interior and exterior door units installs hinges and locking hardware makes adjustment for proper swing closure and operation.
• Flooring: Installation of carpet vinyl wood and ceramic flooring systems Hardware: Installation repair and maintenance of building hardware.
• Finishes: Installation of ceiling grids panels and trim; painting of walls ceilings etc.
• Furniture Fixtures & Equipment: Installation and repair of furnishings fixtures and equipment.
• May occasionally be assigned to oversee the work of a contractor(s) performing installation or repair services.
• Uses computer maintenance management system (CMMS) software to manage assigned work orders retrieve track and closing of work orders.
• Understands verbal and/or written instructions and operations and maintenance manuals.
• Performs overtime and on call work as required.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and three 3 years of progressively skilled experience in building/industrial maintenance and repair.

PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Vocational Training certificate.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment commonly used in building maintenance and repair.
• Skill in the use of varied hand power and bench tools.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment commonly used in facility maintenance and repair operations.
• Ability to install and perform basic repairs on electrical fixtures plumbing and mechanical equipment; and the ability to perform basic repairs to buildings.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret and work from sketches layouts and blueprints.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring dexterity.
• Ability to maintain records and reports.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other motorized equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazard and safety precautions applicable to buildings grounds and industrial maintenance work.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• The employee frequently is required to stand walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to the elements of inclement weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The employee may be exposed to the hazardous conditions of a construction site. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position is designated as an emergency/essential position and may be required to respond in a variety of emergency situations.

• The employee is responsible for using safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of workrelated accidents. The employee is also responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to their particular job. The employee is further responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to the public coworkers or other county employees.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions procedure manuals and commercial catalogues.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers vendors and employees.

• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs and charts.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding; to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Possession of a valid drivers license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.

At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.