MPT Building Services Assistant

Maryland Public Television is a leader in the production of broadcast programming for public television. MPT's local/regional television credits include public affairs, original performance, entertainment and documentary programs for the citizens of Maryland.

11767 Owings Mills Blvd., Owings Mills, MD 21117

Maintain the facilities for the safe and efficient operation of Maryland Public Television. This position performs moderately complex tasks in maintenance work, including routine construction work, making minor repairs or improvements to buildings, fixtures, mechanical equipment, grounds and roadways. This position also assists with other duties such as snow removal, set-ups for meetings and events, moving offices, repairing sets and other duties as assigned. Must be willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Assist the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, Electrician and the Facilities and Maintenance Technician with their daily work load.
• Performs daily rounds and building inspections and makes note of areas needing repairs or improvements.
• Makes repairs to any problem within the facilities such as: doors, locks, ceilings, drinking fountains, water closets, lavatories, sinks, desks, file cabinets or any and all hazardous or safety issues.
• Repairs and paints walls, replaces lights and all other duties affiliated with maintaining Maryland Public Television's campus.
• Works with other facilities staff to complete a variety of work orders and to handle all types of facility maintenance requests such as moving furniture.
• Helps keep the campus clean of excess equipment/trash, grounds-clean up, and snow removal.
• Helps with set-ups for meetings and events and other duties as assigned.
• Assists with maintaining power equipment such as lawn movers, snow removal equipment, leaf blowers and helps keep track of inventory which includes supplies and equipment.
• Occasional evening, weekend and holiday hours.
• In the winter months this position will be subject to cold, snow and icy conditions. In the summer months this position will be subject to heat and humidity. 
• It may be required to work in dirty and greasy areas.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: At least one (1) year experience assisting with carpentry, plumbing, and/or electrical work with the use of tools and machinery associated with the performance of all internal and external facilities maintenance.

Employees appointed to positions 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.

Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached. Must have the physical capabilities to lift at least 50lbs.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to submit your application online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via email to jjones@mpt.org by the closing date and time.

Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Paper applications, required documents, and any addendums may be mailed or faxed (410-581-4382) by the closing date and time to:

Maryland Public Television - HR

11767 Owings Mills Blvd.

Owings Mills, MD  21117

The MD State Application Form can be found online. Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Maryland Public Television (MPT) is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MPT that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.