MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SENIOR

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Juvenile Services.  The resulting eligible list will be used to fill this position or function only.  Persons interested in future vacancies in the DJS Resources Specialist Supervisor classification must reapply at that time.

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Victor Cullen Center

6000 Cullen Drive

Sabillasville, Maryland (Fredrick County)

The Maintenance Mechanic Sr. position provides a skilled level of work in the different trades within the maintenance operation.

The Maintenance Mechanic, Sr. will be responsible for determining the type of repairs that are essential for the facility operations.  The incumbent will perform various facility maintenance tasks such as minor repairs to doors, windows, walls, toilets, sinks, faucets, pumps, valves, and all related piping.  The incumbent will be responsible for prioritizing and inspecting the completed work orders of contractual staff for quality assurance. The Maintenance Mechanic, Sr. will work closely with the Maintenance Chief, maintenance contractors, and other DJS operating personnel to identify problems and necessary repairs in a timely and efficient manner.

Education: Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience: Four years of experience in any combination of the maintenance trades of which three years shall have been in the trades of electricity, plumbing, steam fitting, refrigeration or air conditioning.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute additional experience in any of the maintenance trades on a year-for-year basis for up to three years of the required education.

2. A degree from an accredited vocational or technical high school with a major in Building Maintenance or a related field may be substituted for up to three years of the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer in utilities repair classifications or construction and engineering specialty codes in any combination of maintenance trades on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Must be willing to adhere to a 24/7 on-call shift/work schedule.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show the qualifications for this recruitment.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  The Certified Eligible list will be used by DJS hiring agency to select employees.  Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.  Applications that do not include a completed supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and may be subject to disapproval.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other Maryland State agencies. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country.  Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.  As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.  If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214  Long Form with your application to receive proper credit.  If you are not a Veteran, the submission of the DD 214 Long Form does not apply to you.  Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below.  If you choose to fax or mail your application, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.  The paper application must be received by 5 p.m., close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.  Incorrect and/or incomplete application forms will not be accepted: Maryland Department of Juvenile Services OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit One Center Plaza, 120 W. Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201 Attn: Kia Brown Fax number 410-333-4188.

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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.