What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Maintenance Technician I position at CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT?
Summary
Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform water and wastewater system maintenance work for the County's Utility Department. Technician will assist skilled mechanics in the maintenance, installation and repair of water and wastewater equipment used in the system.
Essential Job Functions
- Detects and repairs faulty machinery components.
- Cleans and lubricates machinery; changes oil as required.
- Installs new or modified machinery and facilities.
- Prepares and transports materials and tools to work sites.
- Connects and disconnects electrical power.
- Follows safety practices in the performance of all duties.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
- Monitors the County wide Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) alarm system, County radios, for the County Department of Public Works/Utilities.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). One (1) year of mechanical maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.
Subject to call back in emergencies.
Required to be on-call, periodically.
May work in confined space areas.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION, AND EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic methods and procedures used in mechanical maintenance.
- Knowledge of the use and care of hand, power and other tools used in the work.
- Ability to follow specific instructions and procedures and refer nonstandard situations or problems to others.
- Ability to perform mechanical maintenance on machinery and equipment used in water and wastewater systems.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work.
- Ability to use the tools and equipment of the work efficiently.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Knowledge of basic electricity.
- Ability to pass annual Pulmonary Breathing Function Test (will be required to be clean-shaven).
- Ability to enter confined spaces, with proper training.
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; feel the size, shape, and temperature of items; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors. This is considered an essential job; you will be required to be present during snow or weather emergencies.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office, in shop or field settings and outside environment. This is a sewage treatment plant and employee are subject to hazards of that environment; exposed to raw sewage; and exposed to in inclement weather.
Department/Division: Public Works Utilities/Maintenance Support
Pay Grade: 106
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Telework Eligible: No
Reports To: Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Supervises: None
BENEFITS SUMMARY
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Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.
Flexible Spending Account
Provides medical and dependent care options.
Supplemental Income Products
Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.
Long Term Disability Insurance
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month. Retiree Health Insurance New hires who elect health insurance coverage with County Government are enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account (VEBA). This coverage allows employees to pay health insurance premiums and other medical expenses following retirement or separation from employment.
Life Insurance
No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.
Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan — Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.
Deferred Compensation Plan
457(b) Governmental Plan — Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.
Employee Leave
- Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).
- The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees.
Transfer of Sick Leave
New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.
Work Schedules
- Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.
Additional Fringe Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period
- Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility.
- House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full time employees who are first-time homebuyers.
- Free, Employee Wellness Programs
- Legal Resources (prepaid benefit)
- Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)
Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2025
Salary : $41,714 - $250,000
