Position Description

As of January 1, 2024:

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I - Hourly Rate: $20.15 - 31.37; $41,912.00 - $65,250.00 Annually

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II - Hourly Rate: $22.22 - $34.61; $46,218.00 - $71,989.00 Annually

NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.

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.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

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

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

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 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 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

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I

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

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II

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. Two years experience in the supervision of a small crew of unskilled and semi-skilled workers

3. Medical/Health Insurance Plans

4. Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO

5. Aetna Open Choice PPO

Dental Insurance

• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)

• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)

• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)

Vision Insurance

• EyeMed

Employee Life Insurance

• Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.

• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Disability Income Insurance

Pension Plan

• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Holidays

• Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year

Annual Leave

• Less than 5 years - 13 days

• 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days

• 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days

• 20 years or more - 26 days

• Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.

Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year

Leave Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Reimbursement

• Health Care Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction

• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider

• United Legal Benefits

01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes

  • No

02

Did you graduate from high school or vocational school?

• Yes

  • No

03

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please enter the School Name, Start Date, and End Date. Please be sure this information is also listed in the "Education" section of your application. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."

04

Do you possess six or more months of experience in performing skilled trades work in the repair and maintenance of buildings and mechanical equipment?

• Yes

  • No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please enter the job title, the date you started the job, the date you ended the job, the name of the company where you held this job, and your job duties where you gained the experience in performing skilled trades work in the repair and maintenance of buildings and mechanical equipment. Please be sure to also enter this information in the "Work Experience Section" of your application. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."

06

Do you possess one or more years of experience at the journeyman level in one or more of the building and mechanical trades?

• Yes

  • No

07

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please enter the job title, the date you started the job, the date you ended the job, the name of the company where you held this job, and your job duties where you gained the experience at the journeyman level in one or more of the building and mechanical trades. Please be sure to also enter this information in the "Work Experience Section" on your application. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."

08

Do you possess a a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license?

• Yes

  • No

09

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please enter the State, Number, and Class. Please be sure to also enter this information in the "Personal Information" section of your application. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."

10

Have you completed a vocational or apprenticeship program in the building and maintenance field?

• Yes

  • No

11

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please enter the vocational or apprenticeship program title, the date you started the vocational or apprenticeship program, the date you ended the vocational or apprenticeship program, the name of the company where you attended this vocational or apprenticeship program, and your vocational or apprenticeship program duties. Please be sure to also enter this information in the "Work Experience Section" on your application. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."

12

Have you completed an internship in the building and maintenance field?

• Yes

  • No

13

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please enter the internship title, the date you started the internship, the date you ended the internship, the name of the company where you held this internship, and your internship duties. Please be sure to also enter this information in the "Work Experience Section" on your application. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."

14

Do you possess two or more years of experience in the supervision of a small crew of unskilled and semi-skilled workers?

• Yes

  • No

15

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please enter the job title, the date you started the job, the date you ended the job, the name of the company where you held this job, and your job duties where you gained two or more years of experience in the supervision of a small crew of unskilled and semi-skilled workers. Please be sure to also enter this information in the "Work Experience Section" on your application. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."

16

This is a safety sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and alcohol testing. Please check "Yes" that you understand this condition of employment.

• Yes

17

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. Please check "Yes" that you understand this condition of employment.

• Yes

18

Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee enter "N/A."

Required Question

Agency Anne Arundel County

Address Heritage Complex

2660 Riva Road, First Floor

Annapolis, Maryland, 21401

Phone (410) 222-7595

Website http://www.aacounty.org/Personnel/Index.cfm