Building Maintenance Worker II

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local 44 bargaining union

City Retirement System

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a Senior Building Maintenance Worker I to lead maintenance operations at a large school facility in Baltimore. The role opens buildings, activates HVAC equipment, and ensures safety compliance across systems.

You will guide a team, plan and schedule work, perform preventive maintenance and respond to emergencies, coordinating with vendors as needed. This is a full-time on-site role with union benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Five years building operations and maintenance experience in two or more trades.
• Licenses/certificates may substitute for education or experience.
• Knowledge of maintenance methods and equipment used in building operation.
• Knowledge of safety and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to guide and instruct assigned maintenance personnel.
• Ability to implement operations policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior or lead capacity in large facilities.
• Provide guidance and instruction to maintenance staff and set work priorities.
• Monitor building operation and conduct inspections of facilities.
• Perform moderately complex preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Submit emergency requisitions and coordinate vendor repairs.
• Repair walls, windows, ceilings, floors, doors, and fixtures.
• Assist journeyman trades personnel and participate in renovations.
• Coordinate evening cleaning assignments.
• Requisition supplies and maintain records.
• Suggest improvements and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Guidance to staff

Planning & scheduling

Facility inspections

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC equipment

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Locksmithing

Masonry & carpentry

Job description

Performs routine and moderately complex semiskilled tasks in repair and maintenance of school buildings and surrounding grounds. Functions independently as a senior technician at a large school or facility performing more difficult semi-skilled tasks or leads a team of Building Maintenance Worker I at a large school facilities or facilities with high population density. Opens buildings, activates/deactivates HVAC equipment, monitors and ensures operational readiness and safety of equipment and building components. Work requires the application of general knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques, materials, tools, and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Functions in a senior or lead capacity in large complex facilities.
• Provides guidance and/or instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance personnel and assists in determining work priorities, planning, scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work.
• Monitors status of building operation and maintenance projects in assigned school or facility. Conducts scheduled and unscheduled inspections of buildings, equipment, and surrounding grounds. Ensures compliance with safety program and energy conservation guidelines and policies.
• Performs moderately complex preventative maintenance and emergency repairs including correcting minor electrical malfunctions, repairing basic plumbing fixtures, pipes and fittings, repairing and replacing light fixtures, repairing doors and locks, changing filters, belts and hoses.
• Submits emergency requisitions to manager and/or calls in emergency repair requests to vendors for repairs to buildings, grounds, heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Performs repairs to interior and exterior walls, windows, ceilings, floors, railings, and other building surfaces. May assist in grounds repair to roadways and walkways.
• May perform a variety of painting, masonry, carpentry, and sheet metal work.
• Assists journey level trades personnel in skilled maintenance and repair work. Assists in new construction and renovation work as requested.
• Coordinates work assignments for evening cleaning activities.
• Requisitions routine supplies, materials, and spare parts as necessary.
• Completes routine forms, maintains records, and writes reports.
• Makes suggestions for improvements in assigned school or facility.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.

Maximum Salary 37.18

Minimum Salary 25.05

Desired Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Five years building operations and maintenance experience involving work in two or more maintenance trade areas.
• Related trade licenses/certificates may be substituted for two years of education or experience.
• Knowledge of a proficient skill in the use of the methods, techniques, standards, tools, materials and mechanical and electrical equipment used in building operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety and preventive maintenance practices and procedures.
• Ability to provide guidance and instruction to assigned maintenance personnel.
• Ability to implement operations policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.

Full time or Part time Full time

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

This position is affiliated with the Local 44 (L44) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement System.

In accor dance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($25.05 - $29.61)