Apprentice I: Operations (6:30am-3:00pm)

Anne-Arundel-County-Public-Schools; Pasadena (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Pasadena, MD invites applicants to join the three-year Apprentice I: Operations program. The role covers preventive maintenance, plumbing, electrical, HVAC/controls, and general maintenance with rotations every four months across departments.

The program aims to prepare apprentices for leadership roles in school facilities, with possible promotional opportunities in year three and flexibility for overtime during peak periods.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required; technical or vocational schooling in a maintenance trade preferred.
• Experience in custodial work or building mechanical equipment service is optional but beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment.
• Assist with minor maintenance repairs and adjustments.
• Assist with opening, closing, and securing buildings; monitor security.
• Assist with supervising custodial staff and inspections.
• Help troubleshoot HVAC systems and equipment operations.
• Maintain maintenance logs and submit readings and work orders.

Skills

Customer service

Reading procedures

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Technical or Vocational School in maintenance trade

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Operations-Preventive Maintenance Team - Pasadena, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Apprentice I: Operations (6:30am-3:00pm)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Operations-Preventive Maintenance Team - Pasadena, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948341

Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title Code:

Apprentice I: Operations

JOB SUMMARY
The three-year Apprenticeship Program gives motivated employees an opportunity for supervised on-the-job training in a wide variety of work including preventive maintenance, plumbing, electric, HVAC/controls, and general maintenance. The goal for this Program is to better prepare our employees for leadership roles within schools. As a grade 7, the Apprentice will participate in work assignment rotations every 4 months for a two-year period between Preventive Maintenance, Maintenance, and School-based facilities. The period of rotation and length of apprenticeship may be subject to change based on the needs of Operations. The third year of the Apprenticeship Program involves working closely with the Preventive Maintenance Office to provide support services throughout school facilities. Starting the third year, the Apprentice is eligible to apply for promotional opportunities. An Apprentice who does not apply for or is not selected for a promotional opportunity may be subject to job placement by Operations as needed. The Apprentice will work occasional overtime (summer and other peak periods), mid-shift, and night work based on work assignment rotation. Note: A satisfactory rating is required for at least two out of three work assignment rotations during the first year to remain in the program. If ineligible to remain in the program the apprentice will return to his/her former position or to a comparable position. If during the first year an apprentice has one work assignment rotation that is rated unsatisfactory, he/she will be given the opportunity to repeat the rotation. A satisfactory rating on all three rotations of the first year of the program is required to advance to the second year of the program.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Emergencies
• Evenings/Nights
• Extended hours
• Inclement weather conditions
• Outside of normal business hours
• Overtime as needed
• Peak season
• Shift work
• Summer hours
• Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in performing preventive maintenance on all types of equipment throughout buildings such as air handling units, roof top units, exhaust fans, cooling towers, periodic changing of filters on/in HVAC equipment, and changing belts.
• Assists with making minor maintenance repairs and adjustments, such as cleaning clogged plumbing fixtures, replacing electric bulbs, fuses, and ballasts.
• Assists with opening, closing, and locking buildings and gates for meetings and other evening activities. Assists with monitoring daily building security and responds to emergencies as directed.
• Assists with assigning and inspecting work of the custodians involved in the cleaning and general upkeep of the school.
• Assists with HVAC systems to troubleshoot operations of HVAC equipment.
• Maintains records of completed work electronically and hard copy such as chiller and boiler logs and walk in refrigerators and freezers. Submits utility, generator, and diesel fuel readings electronically. Generates work orders through the Work Management System as needed.
• Participates in snow removal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required; and
• Technical or Vocational School Beyond High School in a maintenance trade preferred.

Experience

• One (1) year custodian experience and required.
• One (1) year building mechanical equipment service or building operator experience preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the applicant to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to read and follow operating procedures for all machinery and equipment related to the preventive maintenance program or operation of a school facility.
• Ability to work from verbal or written instructions (may include blueprints or engineering drawings).
• Ability to demonstrate progression in learning mechanical/electrical skills.
• Requires commitment to Apprenticeship Program by demonstrating initiative and willingness to learn.
• Ability to provide good customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. E-mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
• Must provide basic hand tools.

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Upon hire, Introduction to School Facilities Boiler Plant Safety & Procedures Certificate issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; or
• Consideration will