Correctional Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Baltimore County • Towson, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

• Four years' experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, air conditioning, refrigerating, and ventilating equipment, two years of which included commercial and industrial units up to 450 tons capacity.
• Possession of Type I and Type II E.P.A.-approved refrigerant certification for technicians is required at the time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
• Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.
• Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.
• Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
• Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.
• Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
• Persons appointed to this classification must attend correctional training courses offered by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission and other training set forth by departmental policy.
• Employees are subject to call to duty and overtime in emergencies.
• Work of this classification entails performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying very heavy objects, and the operation of motor vehicles, and hand and power tools.
• Some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as adverse weather and electricity.
• Work is performed in a fully operational correctional facility with all inherent hazards.
• Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

• Related education may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs journeyman level installation, repair, service, and maintenance to heating, air conditioning, refrigerating, and ventilating equipment in County correctional facilities and leads or instructs lesser skilled workers and inmates.
• Performs journeyman level installation, maintenance, service, and repair to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigerating equipment, including window and package units, freezers, water coolers, cooling towers, pneumatic systems controls, remote controls, pumps, compressors, condensers, and related parts and assemblies.
• Lays out projects, evaluates and tests equipment and component operation, and determines method of repair.
• Replaces and disposes of refrigerant chemicals.
• Leads or instructs lesser skilled workers and monitors activities of contractors.
• Inspects work both in progress and upon completion to assure quality and conformance to standards.
• Maintains cost and operational records as required and prepares lists of parts and supplies to be requisitioned for assigned jobs.
• Performs general maintenance and routine repair throughout facilities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed