Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I/II (Proficiency Advancement)

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

This position announcement will be used to fill full-time, permanent, safety-sensitive, represented Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I and Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II vacancies in Central Services with Anne Arundel County Government. Once hired, employees non-competitively advance through the proficiency advancement series by obtaining additional skills and certifications and receiving skill-based pay increases. The credentials of each candidate determine which position classification is most appropriate for a candidate to be selected. If an applicant is considered for a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II position, a pre-hire proficiency test will be conducted before an offer of employment to verify the candidate's technical skill level and the appropriate starting rate of pay for the position.

This is skilled and semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of buildings and mechanical equipment. Work involves responsibility for the performance of a variety of miscellaneous mechanical and building trade tasks in general maintenance work. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of custodial or security employees. Work is performed without close supervision but is reviewed in progress and upon completion. Employees in these positions are designated essential employees and must report to work as scheduled under all weather conditions with frequent exposure to outdoor temperatures. Employees may be required to work overtime, on holidays, on weekends, and on standby duty. The work environment is characterized by conditions that may be dusty or dirty, including disagreeable odors, some hazardous conditions, and heavy lifting. Employees in these positions are safety-sensitive, and employees in these positions are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and alcohol testing.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I and Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II are differentiated based on skills, certification, licensing, and demonstrated ability to perform specified skills as defined in the Facilities Mechanic Proficiency Series.

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I: Examples of Duties: Makes miscellaneous minor repairs and adjustments to plumbing, steam and water systems and fixtures; electrical wiring and fixtures; doors, windows, and locks; pumps, motors, and related facilities and equipment. Performs routine carpentry work; operates maintenance equipment; repairs metal roofs; installs guttering. Maintains, lubricates, and adjusts machinery and equipment. Solders, rivets, seams, and bolts metal parts as required; repairs and maintains varied office equipment. Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the practices, methods, and tools of one or more of the building and mechanical trades. Some knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions peculiar to building and mechanical maintenance. Some skill in the use of a wide range of tools and shop equipment. Understand and follow instructions. Ability to understand and work from sketches, penciled layouts, and rough plans, blueprints, and specifications. Ability to keep routine records and reports.

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II: Examples of Duties: Supervises a small crew of unskilled and semi-skilled workers. Leads and participates in large-scale and routine preventive maintenance procedures; monitors machinery and equipment operations; and performs adjustments and repairs, including major overhauls. Performs skilled carpentry, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, roofing, sheet metal, masonry, painting, and decorating or related building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repair work. Procures and installs replacement parts and fixtures; maintains and repairs lawn and grounds maintenance equipment. Installs and moves partitions, doors, shelves, and other non-structural fixtures; repairs and maintains parking facilities. Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, and tools of one or more of the building and mechanical trades. Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions peculiar to various building and mechanical trades. Skilled in the use of a wide range of tools and equipment in the building and mechanical trades. Ability to perform at a journeyman level in one or more trades. Ability to understand and work from complex sketches, penciled layouts, plans, blueprints, and specifications. Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. Ability to prepare and maintain moderately complex records and to make reports. Ability to keep routine records and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I: Graduation from high school or vocational school; six (6) or more months of experience in performing skilled trades work in the repair and maintenance of buildings and mechanical equipment; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II: Graduation from high school or vocational school; one (1) or more years of experience at the journeyman level in one or more of the building and mechanical trades; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates that possess the following: 1. Completion of a vocational or apprenticeship program in the building and maintenance field 2. Completion of an internship in the building and maintenance field