Introduction
The Maryland Schoolfor the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse bilingual community who in partnership withfamilies provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturingengaging and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personalexcellence and become lifelong learners.
This is a 12-month positionin the maintenance department of the Maryland School for the Deaf FrederickCampus. This position is designated as Essential Personnel.
GRADE
ASTD9
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD Frederick Campus 101 Clarke Place Frederick MD 21705
Main Purpose of Job
Employees in this classification perform general maintenance tasks such as simple construction preventative maintenance improvements and minor repairs to buildings fixtures mechanical equipment grounds and roadways.
POSITION DUTIES
Perform general maintenance tasks such as simple constructionpreventive maintenance improvements and minor repairs to buildings fixturesmechanical equipment grounds and roadways. Employee may be required tocheck and service converter units; repair service and inspect door lockshousekeeping equipment furniture and safety equipment; assist with makingrepairs to HVAC air handler units and related equipment; perform dailypreventive maintenance checks to ensure proper operation of all equipment;install replace or repair water fountains restroom fixtures broken pipinggaskets valves and other plumbing related equipment as necessary; repair ormove furniture put up or repair drywall hang doors replace windows andwindow panes install cabinets and/or other carpentry related tasks asnecessary; apply finish and/or paint to completed projects; perform securityfunctions; ensure buildings and gates are locked each day as will be given to applicants who are able to lift 50 lbs. or more andassist with snow removal on the campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Eighth grade.
Experience: Three years of experience in any combination of the maintenance trades provided that at least two years ofexperience areprimarily in the trades of electricity plumbing steamfittings refrigeration or air-conditioning.
Notes:
1. Candidatesmay 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 fieldfor 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
Willing to learnAmerican Sign Language.
Able to lift 50 more.
Able to assist with snowremoval on the campus.
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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subjectto a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland CodeFamily Law Article 1 Sections)
Candidates will need toprovide three letters of recommendation.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applicationprocess is STRONGLY preferred. If unable to apply online or if you encounterdifficulty you may submit via mail e-mail fax or deliver in person beforethe closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitment number onany documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted inlieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplementalinformation must be submitted by the closing date and time. Applicationinquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:
Mailing Address:Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department P. O. Box 894 ColumbiaMD 21044
E-mail:
Phone: TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax:
Individuals fromtraditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouragedto apply. Bilingual and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply. As anequal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. We thank ourVeterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
Maintenance Mechanic
