Maintenance Mechanic II- General Services,

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Position Summary/Class Description

Howard County: Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community. Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking. What are we looking for? We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations. What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

Position Summary: This is operations service work at the advanced technical level for facility maintenance, repair and operations of building systems under direct supervision of a trades or general supervisor. Work includes a full range of building maintenance and repair activities for building systems.

Class Description: This work approaches the journeyman level in the maintenance, alteration and repair of buildings, machinery and equipment. Work involves the performance of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in one or more of the building trades.

*This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months

*Please note that this position falls within a collective bargaining unit and is represented by AFSCME Local 3085, Local 3888, or Local 1810.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Building Maintenance & Repair:

• Perform general maintenance and repair using hand and power tools, ensuring safe and proper use and storage.
• Perform construction and renovation work on interior and exterior floors, roofs, and wall systems.
• Repair or replace structural building components such as footings, columns, beams, joists, trusses, and related elements.
• Perform roofing and siding maintenance, including patching leaks and repairing or replacing siding, soffits, fascia, trim, gutters, and downspouts.
• Perform concrete and masonry work, including building forms, installing reinforcement, placing and finishing concrete, and installing or repairing paver stones.
• Maintain and repair windows and doors, including securing broken units, replacing glass, installing hardware, and ensuring proper operation.

Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC Maintenance:

• Perform electrical maintenance, including repairing fixtures, ballasts, switches, and outlets; assist master trades personnel as needed.
• Perform plumbing maintenance, including repairing basic fixtures, replacing lines, traps, fittings, valves, and assisting master trades personnel.
• Perform HVAC maintenance, including minor repairs to furnaces, air conditioners, fans, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Conduct routine HVAC tasks such as lubricating moving parts, replacing belts and filters, and cleaning coils and condensate lines.

Interior Finishes & Installations:

• Install carpet, vinyl, wood, and ceramic flooring systems.
• Install and maintain building hardware.
• Perform finish work, including installing ceiling grids, panels, and trim, and painting building surfaces.
• Install and repair furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).

Contractor Oversight:

• Occasionally oversee contractors performing installation or repair services.

Work Order & Administrative Tasks:

• Use computer maintenance management system (CMMS) software to retrieve, track, and close work orders.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions and operations/maintenance manuals.

Work Conditions & Miscellaneous:

• Perform overtime and on-call work as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

Minimum Required Education/Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and three (3) years of progressively skilled experience in building/industrial maintenance and repair. Required Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations: Possess of a valid driver's license. Preferred Education, Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment commonly used in building maintenance and repair.
• Skill in the use of varied hands, power, and bench tools.
• Ability to install and perform basic repairs on electrical fixtures, plumbing and mechanical equipment; and the ability to perform basic repairs to buildings.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret and work from sketches, layouts, and blueprints.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requires dexterity.
• Ability to maintain records and reports.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other motorized equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazard and safety precautions applicable to buildings, grounds, and industrial maintenance work

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the elements of inclement weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The employee may be exposed to the hazardous conditions of a construction site. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position is designated as an emergency/essential position and may be required to respond in a variety of emergency situations. The employee is responsible for using safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employee is also responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to their particular job. The employee is further responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to the public, co-workers, or other county employees. Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, and Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and commercial catalogues.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers, vendors, and employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret graphs and charts.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding; to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Additional Information

To Apply: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the