Maintenance Mechanic II- General Services,

Howard County Government•Md 21046, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This is operations service work at the advanced technical level for facility maintenance, repair and operations of building systems under direct supervision of a trades or general supervisor. Work includes a full range of building maintenance and repair activities for building systems, such as: structural building components; roofing, siding, gutters and downspouts; concrete and masonry, installation and repair; window and door installation and repair, interior and exterior; stair and railing, repair; electrical maintenance and minor repair; plumbing maintenance and minor repair; HVAC maintenance and minor repair; ceilings, finishes and trim, application, installation and repair; furnishings, fixtures and equipment, installation and repair; building hardware installation and repair; flooring installation for carpet, vinyl, wood and ceramic; construction of interior and exterior floor, wall and roof systems. This work approaches the journeyman level in the maintenance, alteration and repair of buildings, machinery and equipment. Work involves the performance of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in one or more of the building trades. Although the employee may approach the journeyman level in one or more trades, the work is not considered to be at the journeyman level in any single task. An employee may specialize in one of the trade options (such as carpentry, electrical, mechanical or plumbing), but assignments will not be restricted to that one trade. Work is performed with general supervision from trades or administrative superiors. Assignments are usually limited in nature and are carried out in accordance with trades standards and applicable regulations. May have contacts with the public, tenants and public agencies. This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months. Please note that this position falls within a collective bargaining unit and is represented by AFSCME Local 3085, Local 3888, or Local 1810.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and three (3) years of progressively skilled experience in building/industrial maintenance and repair.
Possession of a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment commonly used in building maintenance and repair.
Skill in the use of varied hands, power, and bench tools.
Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment commonly used in facility maintenance and repair operations.
Ability to install and perform basic repairs on electrical fixtures, plumbing and mechanical equipment; and the ability to perform basic repairs to buildings.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to interpret and work from sketches, layouts, and blueprints.
Ability to perform manual tasks requiring dexterity.
Ability to maintain records and reports.
Ability to operate forklifts and other motorized equipment.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of the occupational hazard and safety precautions applicable to buildings, grounds, and industrial maintenance work.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance and repair using hand and power tools, ensuring safe and proper use and storage.
Perform construction and renovation work on interior and exterior floors, roofs, and wall systems.
Repair or replace structural building components such as footings, columns, beams, joists, trusses, and related elements.
Perform roofing and siding maintenance, including patching leaks and repairing or replacing siding, soffits, fascia, trim, gutters, and downspouts.
Perform concrete and masonry work, including building forms, installing reinforcement, placing and finishing concrete, and installing or repairing paver stones.
Maintain and repair windows and doors, including securing broken units, replacing glass, installing hardware, and ensuring proper operation.
Perform electrical maintenance, including repairing fixtures, ballasts, switches, and outlets; assist master trades personnel as needed.
Perform plumbing maintenance, including repairing basic fixtures, replacing lines, traps, fittings, valves, and assisting master trades personnel.
Perform HVAC maintenance, including minor repairs to furnaces, air conditioners, fans, pumps, and gearboxes.
Conduct routine HVAC tasks such as lubricating moving parts, replacing belts and filters, and cleaning coils and condensate lines.
Install carpet, vinyl, wood, and ceramic flooring systems.
Install and maintain building hardware.
Perform finish work, including installing ceiling grids, panels, and trim, and painting building surfaces.
Install and repair furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
Occasionally oversee contractors performing installation or repair services.
Use computer maintenance management system (CMMS) software to retrieve, track, and close work orders.
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions and operations/maintenance manuals.
Perform overtime and on-call work as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.