Mechanical Maintenance Technician III- Department of Public Works

Baltimore City

3d•$58,537 - $76,379•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! A Mechanical Maintenance Technician III operates a variety of hand tools and machine shop equipment in the installation and maintenance and repair of mechanical components such as boilers, filters, pumps, compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic valves in a water or waste water treatment plant or pumping station and provides work direction to lower level technicians. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek, subject to 24-hour callback for emergencies. Work is performed in a machine shop or in a water or waste water treatment plant or pumping station where there may be occasional exposure to chemicals, dust and fumes, extremes of heat and cold, moving equipment and noxious odors. Work requires moderate physical exertion with occasional strenuous physical exertion in the repair of large or hard-to-reach equipment.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
Four years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work.
Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.
Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, testing and repair of mechanical equipment and related systems.
Skill in the techniques of handling tools, equipment and materials used in mechanical repairs.
Ability to detect and analyze defects in mechanical equipment.
Ability to read and follow plans and specifications and to instruct accordingly.
Ability to make simple sketches of mechanical parts or systems.
Ability to lead and render technical assistance to lower level technicians.

Nice To Haves

A valid Maryland Class B Commercial driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of hand tools and machine shop equipment in the installation and maintenance and repair of mechanical components such as boilers, filters, pumps, compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic valves in a water or waste water treatment plant or pumping station.
Provides work direction to lower level technicians.