Correctional Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid Leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking a Correctional Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic in Towson, MD. The role involves journeyman installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems in county correctional facilities, and leadership of junior staff and inmates.

Applicants must have four years of experience, EPA Type I & II refrigerant certifications, and a valid Maryland driver's license. Background checks and training are required.

Qualifications

• Four years' experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, air conditioning, refrigerating, and ventilating equipment.
• Related education may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required experience.
• Possession of Type I and Type II EPA-certified refrigerant certification is required at appointment; valid MD driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman level installation, maintenance, service, and repair to HVAC equipment in correctional facilities; lead or instruct lesser skilled workers and inmates.
• Lead or instruct lesser skilled workers and monitor activities of contractors; inspect work for quality and conformance to standards.
• Maintain cost and operational records and prepare lists of parts and supplies to requisition.

Skills

HVAC installation/repair

EPA Type I & II certification

4 years journeyman experience

Job description

Pay Schedule II, Grade H24, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.

Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, performs journeyman level installation, repair, service, and maintenance to heating, air conditioning, refrigerating, and ventilating equipment in County correctional facilities and leads or instructs lesser skilled workers and inmates.

• Performs journeyman level installation, maintenance, service, and repair to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigerating equipment, including window and package units, freezers, water coolers, cooling towers, pneumatic systems controls, remote controls, pumps, compressors, condensers, and related parts and assemblies. Lays out projects, evaluates and tests equipment and component operation, and determines method of repair. Replaces and disposes of refrigerant chemicals.
• Leads or instructs lesser skilled workers and monitors activities of contractors. Inspects work both in progress and upon completion to assure quality and conformance to standards.
• Maintains cost and operational records as required and prepares lists of parts and supplies to be requisitioned for assigned jobs.

Examples of Other Duties

Performs general maintenance and routine repair throughout facilities. Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Four years' experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, air conditioning, refrigerating, and ventilating equipment, two years of which included commercial and industrial units up to 450 tons capacity.

(Related education may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required experience.)

Character Requirement

Persons appointed to this classification must be of good moral character and emotionally stable as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and a drug test.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of Type I and Type II E.P.A.-approved refrigerant certification for technicians is required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail Or Deliver Documents To

ATTN: Correctional Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Persons appointed to this classification must attend correctional training courses offered by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission and other training set forth by departmental policy. Employees are subject to call to duty and overtime in emergencies.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification entails performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying very heavy objects, and the operation of motor vehicles, and hand and power tools. Some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as adverse weather and electricity. Work is performed in a fully operational correctional facility with all inherent hazards.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits For Full-Time, Merit Or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review

Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance

General Increases

Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.

Longevity Increases

In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

Benefits

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement

Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance

70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.