Utilities Building Maintenance Specialist I

Job Title

Waste Water Collections Maintenance Worker

Job 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.

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.