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

HCG Harford County, Maryland; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Harford County Government is seeking a semi-skilled helper to support the Building Construction and Repair Supervisor and journeyman Building Maintenance Mechanic. You will perform routine tasks across carpentry, drywall, painting, floors, and grounds maintenance under supervision, with potential independent work after instruction.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of experience, a valid Class C license, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of building trades and grounds maintenance.
• Safety precautions in those areas must be followed.
• Ability to use hand tools and maintain power tools.
• Able to work from ladders and read basic drawings/blueprints.
• Collaborate well with others and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor tasks in carpentry, drywall, painting and related trades under supervision.
• Assists in more difficult tasks in building trades and grounds maintenance.
• Keeps equipment safe and in good working order and operates power tools.
• Moves office furniture and transports items as required.
• Drives a County vehicle in carrying out assignments.

Skills

Building trades

Hand tools

Teamwork

Ladders/roofs

Blueprints

Grounds equipment

Safety awareness

Drive county vehicle

Education

High school diploma/GED

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.