Maintenance Mechanic Senior
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Job Location:
Frederick, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 45595 - 70152
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The Maryland School for the Deaf provides an inclusivelanguage-rich environment for deaf and hard of hearing students from birththrough age 21. Rooted in a bilingual education approach we ensure full accessto American Sign Language and English across comprehensive academicextracurricular and student life partnership with families andcommunities we empower students to think critically and develop a sense ofself and belonging.
This is a 12-month position in the maintenance departmentof the Maryland School for the Deaf Frederick Campus. This position isdesignated as Essential Personnel.
GRADE
ASTD10
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD Frederick Campus 101 Clarke Place Frederick MD21705
Main Purpose of Job
The Maintenance Mechanic Senior performs advanced level of work for the maintenance of buildings and agency grounds. Assigns and leads maintenance tasks to semi-skilled and unskilled workers. Conducts final inspections of work performed by semi-skilled staff to ensure compliance with safety standards and trade pest practices. Performs general maintenance tasks such as construction preventative maintenance improvements and minor repairs to buildings fixtures and mechanical equipment grounds and roadways. Calculates material requirements and estimates labor time for repair projects; maintains detailed maintenance logs and equipment history records.
POSITION DUTIES
Performs scheduled maintenance and minor repairs oncritical building systems including HVAC boilers and pumps. This roleinvolves technical upkeep such as lubricating components and replacingfilters while maintaining clean mechanical spaces. Conducts daily inspectionsof the physical plant and utility operations to ensure equipment reliabilityand a safe environment for all facility occupants.
Performs plumbing and heating repairs including repairingfixtures unclogging drains and replacing lavatory hardware. Diagnoses complexsystem failures identifies root causes and leads semi-skilled workers inequipment installations and repairs to ensure proper facility operation.
Perform carpentry repairs including but not limited torepair furniture move change or construct interior walls frame drywallhinge doors replace windows and window panes install cabinets. Apply finishand/or paint to completed projects.
Perform masonry functions to interior or exteriorfunctions which may include repairs to cracks and imperfections in sheetrockblock walls concrete slabs concrete walkways and asphalt paving.
Performs advanced electrical troubleshooting usingvoltmeters and ohmmeters to interpret circuitry issues. Check voltage polarityand assist with troubleshooting electrical wiring problems. Assist with theinstallation of new electrical conduit wiring and switches. Leads and assists semi-skilled and unskilledworkers with electrical installation repairs and troubleshooting.
Perform ground maintenance functions which may includemowing trimming pruning planting mulching weeding and watering. Cleanwalkways building surfaces window wells gutters. Snow and ice and service equipment.
May inspect buildings and grounds for adherence toinstitutional safety and sanitary regulations.
Trains assigns work inspects and provides immediateguidance and assistance to team members (semi-skilled employees).
Perform other duties that may be required and/or asdirected.
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 fieldfor 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 repairclassifications or construction and engineering specialty codes inany combination of maintenance trades on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience in facilities maintenance and/or tradeexperience.
Willing to learn American Sign Language.
Able to lift 50 lbs. or more.
Able to assist with snow removal 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 subject to a criminal backgroundinvestigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code Family Law Article 1Sections)
Candidates will need to provide three letters ofrecommendation.
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 application process is STRONGLY preferred. Ifunable to apply online or if you encounter difficulty you may submit viamail e-mail fax or deliver in person before the closing date and include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensuretimely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing theonline or paper application. Additional or supplemental information must besubmitted by the closing date and time. Application inquiries orsupplemental information can be directed to the following:
Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf RecruitmentDepartment P. O. Box 894 Columbia MD 21044
E-mail:
Phone: TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax:
Individuals from traditionally underserved andunderrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual anddisabled applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employerMaryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who arereflective of the States diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service toour country and encourage them to apply.
