Facilities Maintenance (Handyman) - Full Time

Facility Maintenance Technician I (Fmt I) (Grade 7)The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is recruiting for the Facility Maintenance Technician I (FMT I) position. This is the entry level of maintenance and construction work on facilities such as bridges, buildings, bulkheads, highways, parking areas, piers, railroads, ramps, roads, taxiways, tunnels, or adjacent areas of the Maryland Department of Transportation. Employees utilize the tools, operate the motorized equipment, and perform the manual tasks essential to the upkeep and appearance of a facility. Employees work independently or as members of a crew. Employees do not supervise, but may provide guidance, instruction, and assistance to other employees. Incumbents receive general supervision from a Facility Maintenance Technician IV or other designated official.This is maintenance work requiring physical exertion, which is performed either outdoors under all weather conditions or inside an MDOT building. Employees in this class are considered essential employees and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous and safe operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shift work, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Hazardous weather and weather extremesDangerous highway conditions & situationsExtreme noise levels and vibration while operating or riding equipmentHazardous materials including pesticidesHazards of nature such as animals, poisonous insects, and plantsMinimum Qualification:Education: Completion of the eighth grade. License: Employees must possess a Class C motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland with less than four (4) points. Note all applications must include Driver's License number, state of issue, and expiration date. Applications without this information will be disqualified.All applicants must submit an application online at Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The State of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities. The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit. Please Note: The Maryland State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.