Introduction
The Maryland School
for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with
families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing,
engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal
excellence and become lifelong learners.
This is a 12 month position
in the maintenance department of the Maryland School for the Deaf – Frederick Campus. This position is designated as Essential Personnel.
GRADE
ASTD9
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705
Main Purpose of Job
The Maintenance Mechanic Senior performs advanced level work for the
maintenance of buildings and agency grounds. Employees in this classification
perform general maintenance tasks such as simple construction, repairs to
roadways and walks, routine preventative maintenance, and general services
work. Employees in this classification devote the bulk of the work time in the
actual performance of maintenance and repair tasks but help with snow removal
as needed.
POSITION DUTIES
Assigns maintenance
tasks to semi-skilled and unskilled workers;
Maintains routine
records;
Performs preventative
maintenance, construction and repair work in several trades;
Prepares walls for
painting;
Erects temporary or
permanent fencing;
Trains and
leads Maintenance Mechanics, semi-skilled and unskilled workers;
May inspect buildings
and grounds for adherence to institutional safety and sanitary regulations;
May operate
automobiles, pick up and panel trucks, tractors, and power mowers;
Performs electrical
related duties such as changing ballasts;
Responsible to respond
as Emergency Personnel for snow removal;
Performs other related
duties.
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:
Knowledge of the
techniques and practices utilized in one of the following trades: electricity,
plumbing, steam fitting, refrigeration and air-conditioning;
Knowledge of two or
more of the following trades: carpentry, metal-working, painting, plastering, sheet-metal
work, masonry and the other trowel trades;
Skill in the use of
common maintenance tools and equipment, such as wrenches, screwdrivers,
hammers, levels, shovels and saws;
Skill in the use of
trade tools and equipment utilized in the respective trade areas, such as in
carpentry, the use of saws, planes, levels, gauges and meter squares;
Ability to perform
arithmetic computations;
Ability to follow
instructions;
Ability to prepare
reports and keep records;
Ability to estimate
time and materials required for an assignment;
Ability to use and care for
tools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Eighth grade.
Experience: Four years of experience in any combination of the maintenance trades, three years must be in the trades of electricity, plumbing, steam fitting, refrigeration or air conditioning.
Notes:
1. Candidates 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. Candidates may substitute the possession of a degree from an accredited vocational or technical high school with a major in Building Maintenance or a related field for up to three years of the required general experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with
commercial building repairs or school settings.
Experience with
specialty trades such as plumbing or electrical work.
Willingness to learn ASL.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subject
to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland
Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)
Candidates will need to
provide three letters of recommendation.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application 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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application
process is STRONGLY preferred. If unable to apply online, or if
you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in
person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and
recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper
application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by
the closing date and time. Application inquiries or supplemental
information can be directed to the following:
Mailing
Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box
894, Columbia, MD 21044
E-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu
Phone: 410-696-3031,
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax: 410-696-3084
Individuals from
traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged
to apply. Bilingual and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply. 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.