Facilities Maintenance Technician

This position is responsible for keeping Frederick, MD facilities operating; perform a wide range of repair tasks around a facility.


Starting pay rate: $26.00 (based off experience)
Schedule: 7AM-3PM / 8AM-4PM

• Able to troubleshoot and repair most mechanical systems or have a comparable understanding.

• Assist with ground maintenance including seasonal activities such as plowing, shoveling, salting.

• Monitor water systems and boiler operations

• Preventive Maintenance of buildings and facilities

• Installation and/or modification of new and existing equipment

• Maintain critical spare parts list inventory and assist with ordering.

• Process work orders

• Assist in waste treatment facility operations

• Lagoon operations according to the SOP established

• Computer experience doing work requests, email, and vendor contacts

• Maintain communication with the Maintenance Supervisor for status of work requests and facilities

• Shower into barrier facilities as needed to address maintenance needs.

• Be available to respond to emergencies or calls while on-call; come on site to address issues.

• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• 2+ yrs of experience in maintenance and/or mechanical repair OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Vocational training certification preferred

Skills/Abilities

• Must be mechanically inclined; Mechanical, electrical, HVAC and/or plumbing experience preferred.

• Must have valid Driver's license

• Tow motor, skid loader, forklift certificate and/or training referred

• Experience with Wastewater treatment plant a plus!

• Participation in immunization / occupational medical surveillance program

• Must be able to work weekends, be on call during evenings (on rotation).

• Must be willing to work overtime.

• Must be self-motivated and results driven

• Ability to shower into bio-secure facilities

• Able to wear PPE such as mask, gloves, uniforms, bouffant cap