Maintenance Worker - Facilities and Operations (Perm/FT/Benefits)

Harford County, Maryland; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Harford County Government seeks a semi-skilled helper to support the Building Construction and Repair Supervisor and journeyman Building Maintenance Mechanic. The role involves routine tasks in carpentry, drywall, drop ceilings, floors, painting, and grounds maintenance under supervision.

Responsibilities include operating power tools, transporting furniture, driving a county vehicle, and assisting in more complex tasks.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of common practices, procedures, materials, tools, and equipment used in building trades and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety precautions in those areas.
• Skill in the use of hand tools and ground tools.
• Ability to use ladders and work on roofs.
• Familiarity with shop drawings and blueprints.
• Skill in using and maintaining hand, grounds, and power tools/equipment.
• Ability to work with others to complete tasks.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Ability to read drawings, work orders, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor tasks in repair and renovation in carpentry, drywall, ceilings, floors, painting, and related trades.
• Assists in more difficult tasks in building trades.
• Keeps equipment safe and in good working order; operates power tools.
• Moves and transports office furniture and surplus items as required.
• Drives a County vehicle to carry out assignments.

Skills

Building trades knowledge

Safety compliance

Tool usage

Ladder/roof work

Blueprints understanding

Teamwork

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Hand tools

Ground tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description Summary:

This is semi-skilled work as a helper to the Building Construction and Repair Supervisor, and/or journeyman Building Maintenance Mechanic. An employee in this class performs routine semi-skilled tasks in a variety of building trades and in grounds maintenance. Tasks are performed under the general supervision of either a Maintenance Mechanic or Lead Maintenance Worker depending on the area of work. Incumbents in this class may perform routine tasks independently, with completed tasks being inspected by a supervisor.

Salary

Salary Range: $37,139.00-$99,026.00 BUDGETED SALARY: $39,500.00/ANNUALLY

Essential Duties:

• Performs minor tasks in repair and renovation in the areas of carpentry, drywall, drop ceilings, floors, painting, finishing, and/or other trades under close supervision
• Assists in the more difficult tasks in any of the building trades
• Keeps equipment in safe and proper working order
• Operate power tools assigned
• Moves and transports office furniture and/or surplus items as required
• Drives a County vehicle in carrying out assignments

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of the common practices, procedures, materials, tools, and equipment used in the building trades and in grounds maintenance
• Knowledge of the safety precautions followed in those areas
• Skill in the use of hand tools and ground tools
• Ability to use and work from a ladder and to work on roofs
• Cursory knowledge and understanding of shop drawings and blueprints
• Skill in the use of and ability to use and maintain the hand, grounds, and power tools and equipment related to a position assigned under this class
• Ability to work effectively with others; to handle all material necessary to accomplish a job assignment
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
• Ability to reach, grasp, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work from drawings, sketches, specifications, work orders, and prepare simple work reports
• Ability to drive a County vehicle and/or equipment while carrying out some assignments

Education:

• Possession of a high school diploma, vocational-technical school, or GED certificate.

Years of Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in building construction/maintenance work.

Years of Supervisory Experience:

• none

License:

• A valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points. Please be advised that this position requires a valid driver's license.

Certification:

• The selected candidate must obtain and maintain a Non-CDL Medical Certification within six (6) months of the hire date.

Safety:

• Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations, and applicable Harford County safety

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Harford County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notes:

The selected candidate is considered a critical employee (on-call 24/7) and will undergo random drug and/or alcohol testing.