MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (PERM/FT/BENEFITS)

Harford County; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Harford County seeks a skilled maintenance worker for essential building maintenance trades encompassing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing tasks. This role requires specific expertise, a GED or diploma, and offers a robust benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

State Retirement Plan

Long Term Disability Insurance

Generous Leave Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or vocational-technical school required.
• Licenses including a valid Class 'C' driver's license and an apprentice license needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor maintenance repairs on buildings and equipment.
• Diagnose trouble and make necessary repairs.
• Drive a County vehicle to carry out assignments as required.

Skills

Knowledge in heating/ventilation and air conditioning

Use of hand tools

Ability to read engineering drawings

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This is semi-skilled work involving building maintenance trades in the area of heating/ventilation and air conditioning, electrical and plumbing. Work is performed under general supervision of the Superintendent, Maintenance Mechanic II & III and/or Crew Leader.

(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples, depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)

• Performs major and minor maintenance repairs on building and/or equipment.

• Replaces equipment, parts, and materials as necessary.

• Diagnoses trouble and makes necessary repairs.

• Makes routine checks of buildings and equipment and makes repairs as necessary.

• Fills out worksheets relating to labor, time, and materials.

• Maintains records of all work performed and prepares reports as directed.

• Drives acounty vehicle to carry out assignments, as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge in the building maintenance trade field of heating/ventilation and air conditioning, electrical, or plumbing
• Ability to use hand tools proficiently
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and plumbing riser diagrams
• Ability to communicate effectively and write simple reports
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects
• Ability to drive a County vehicle while carrying out some assignments.

EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school, vocational-technical school, or possession of a GED certificate.

EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year as an apprentice in the heating/ventilation and air conditioning, electrical or plumbing field.

LICENSES:

• A valid Class “C” non-commercial driver’s license with no more than three (3) points.
• A valid license issued by the State of Maryland as an apprentice in the field of heating/ventilation and air conditioning, electrical, or plumbing. (Copy of license must be submitted with application), OR Possession of such license within twelve (12) months of hire date.

COMPENSATION:
Other compensation may include but is not limited to:

• Overtime
• Compensatory time
• Shift Differentials

BENEFITS:

Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation
• Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Candidates for positions in this class are essential and on-call 24/7.