Utilities Building Maintenance Specialist I

St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform carpentry, roofing, framing, electrical and plumbing tasks at water and wastewater facilities.

This hands-on role reports to the Waste Water Collections Superintendent and requires practical, building- and grounds-maintenance skills. Qualifications include a HS Diploma or GED with 1–2 years of related experience and a valid Maryland driver’s license, Class C.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with 1–2 years of related experience.
• Or equivalent technical training, education and/or experience.
• Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license, Class C.

Responsibilities

• Performs light construction, repairs and maintenance to buildings, grounds, and structures used to provide water and wastewater service.
• Performs grounds maintenance duties (ditches, mowing, edging, lawn restoration).
• Develops material lists, obtains pricing and creates purchase requests to complete projects.
• Monitors work of various supply or service contractors.
• Cleans, prepares and applies protective coatings to surfaces including storage tanks.
• Utilizes computer skills to generate and close work orders and track job status.

Skills

Carpentry

Roofing

Electrical

Plumbing

Grounds maintenance

Work orders

Education

HS Diploma or GED + 1–2 years experience

Tools

MS Office

Work order system

Job description

Description

The hiring salary for this position is $46,871 - $49,579 annually. The full range for this position is $46,871 - $71,431 annually.

Job Summary

Performs a broad range of maintenance and construction duties, including, but not limited to, carpentry, roofing, framing, electrical, and plumbing, on buildings, grounds and equipment found in water and wastewater facilities. Position reports to the Waste Water Collections Superintendent.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

• Performs light construction, repairs and maintenance to buildings, grounds, and structures used to provide water and wastewater service, including, but not limited to, carpentry, roofing, framing, electrical and plumbing
• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance duties, including, but not limited to, clearing ditches and fence lines, cutting grass, edging, lawn restoration
• Develops material lists, obtains pricing and creates purchase requests as needed to complete projects
• Monitors work of various supply or service contractors
• Cleans, prepares, and applies protective coatings to wood, metal, concrete, or other surfaces, including buildings, floors and water storage tanks
• Utilizes computer skills to generate and close work orders as needed to track job status

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

• Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
• Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
• Strong knowledge of relevant construction, maintenance and repair practices and procedures as they relate to building and grounds maintenance; (construction, electrical, plumbing and mechanical)
• Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating, repairing, removing and installing equipment/materials as well as for ensuring safety
• Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members and the public;
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records; (job estimates, material pricing and purchasing)
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE for chemical protection, including respiratory gear

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training And/or Education

HS Diploma or GED and one to two years of job-related experience

Experience

Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience

Licenses Or Certificates

Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license, Class C

Special Requirements

None

Physical Demands

Work demands occasional strenuous effort. For example, handling moderately heavy tools, equipment, or materials of 30 to 60 pounds or more.

Unusual Demands

Work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., aggressive human behavior, extreme outdoor weather conditions, confined work space, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.

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Nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire job classification. They are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed in every position.

The Metropolitan Commission is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law.

Benefits

• Group Health/Vision/Dental Coverage: Medical insurance (including prescription and vision) is a POS plan or HMO Open Access Plan offered by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Dental insurance is a Traditional Plan or a PPO plan also offered byCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. MetCom pays 85% of the premium.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: MetCom provides an amount equal to one (1) times gross annual salary. The employee has the option to purchase from one (1) to five (5) more times their annual salary. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. Optional Life and AD&D insurance may also be purchased for the spouse and/or children.
• Long Term Disability Insurance: MetCom provides long term disability coverage, which pays 66 2/3% of monthly pay after 180 days of disability status. The employee has the option to purchase short term disability insurance which pays 60% of monthly pay after 30 days of disability status. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment.
• COBRA: The employee and dependents have the right under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) to continue their insurance benefits after an occurrence of an event which would otherwise cause them to lose coverage. The employee and dependents are required to notify the Company within 60 days of a qualifying event. Some examples of a qualifying event are:termination of employment or reduction in hours, divorce or legal separation, dependent definition limitation (attainment of the maximum age of eligibility or marriage), or the employee's death. Details are provided at the time of indoctrination.
• State Retirement and Pensions Plan: MetCom contributes a percentage, mandated by the State each year, of the employee's gross salary. The employee contributes a mandatory 7% of gross salary, effective the first day of employment.
• Optional Programs: The employee has the option to participate in the following pre-tax plans: 457 (B), AFLAC, Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Metcom does not make any contribution to these plans.
• Annual Leave: 1 – 5 year 10.5 days/year 6 – 10 year 15 days/year 11 – 20 year 21 days/year 20 years or more 25.5 days/year
• Sick Leave: 15 days/year. Can be taken for children, spouse, parents, and parents-in- law as well.
• Administrative Leave: Jury Duty; subpoena appearance (when employee is not the defendant); up to three (3) days for injuries or illnesses alleged by the employee to have been caused or suffered during employment.
• Bereavement Leave: Up to three (3) days due to the death of the employee's or employee's spouse's family: spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and grandparents. Up to one (1) day due to the death of one of the following members of an employee's or employee's spouse's family: niece, nephew, aunt, uncle.
• Holidays: 15 per year.
• Paid leave for: Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad calls.
• Employee Assistance Program: Assistance for employees who are experiencing personal or job related problems.
• Tuition Assistance Program.