MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I Non-Licensed

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300 North Gay Street Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center Baltimore Maryland, 21202

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Maintenance Supervisor 1, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! The main purpose of this position will be to This position is responsible for the daily uninterrupted operation of heating, air conditioning, lighting, sanitary and all other institutional equipment and systems, as well as new construction, installations, alterations, renovations, preventive maintenance, repairs, and grounds maintenance/snow removal, to maintain the facilities for the Department of Juvenile Services

Work Environment

This position involves working in secure juvenile detention facilities and may require entering and working in potentially unpleasant or uncomfortable areas such as bathrooms, medical units, holding cells, and other facility spaces.

Work may involve exposure to hazardous conditions that could result in injury if proper safety procedures are not followed. The employee may work around hazardous equipment, including electrical systems, steam systems, and mechanical equipment, which require adherence to established safety protocols.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more. Duties may also include climbing ladders, moving furniture and equipment, changing lighting fixtures, painting ceilings, and performing other maintenance-related activities.

Protective Equipment

The employee is required to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing assigned duties. This may include goggles, gloves, masks, and hearing protection when working with painting supplies, hazardous materials, lawn equipment, power tools, or other sources of loud noise or potential hazards.

Contacts

This position requires regular interaction with a variety of individuals both within and outside the agency. Contacts may occur in person, by telephone, or in writing and are necessary to coordinate work activities, provide information, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of facility maintenance services.

Examples of Contacts Include:

• Superintendent and Facility Staff: Daily contact to coordinate repairs, maintenance activities, and facility renovations.
• DJS Director of Facilities Maintenance and Maintenance Supervisors: Weekly contact to assist with planning, prioritizing, and coordinating maintenance and renovation projects.
• Sales Representatives, Contractors, and Vendors: As needed contact to discuss products, services, project specifications, and procurement of materials and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibility #1
Supervises, assesses, implements, and participates in the work of various skilled trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and mechanical services. Oversees the work of both State personnel and contracted vendors to ensure facilities are properly maintained and comply with applicable health, safety, and building codes.

Responsibility #2
Maintains accurate and detailed records of equipment, vehicles, maintenance activities, inspections, and work performed at assigned facilities on a daily basis.

Responsibility #3
Orders and manages materials and supplies necessary for the repair, replacement, and maintenance of facility systems, including plumbing fixtures such as toilets, sinks, faucets, pumps, valves, and related plant operations equipment.

Education: Eighth grade.

Experience: Six years experience in building maintenance or building construction trades including five years of responsibility assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others and disciplining, evaluating the performance of, and recommending the hiring, firing and promoting of others.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer in utilities classifications or mechanical maintenance specialty codes in the utility systems repair field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications:

● High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

● Five (5) or more years of relevant trade experience with strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as door and lock maintenance and repair.

● Demonstrated leadership skills and experience with preventive maintenance programs.

● Ability to manage budgets and coordinate with vendors and contractors.

● Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

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.

Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is strongly recommended. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire via email or fax to the addresses provided below. For fax or mail submissions, please ensure that each page includes your first and last name, the recruitment number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your Social Security number. All paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date of the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those submitted with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

217 E. Redwood Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Attn: Recruitment Team, Recruitment# 26-001977-0001

Fax number 410-333-4188

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

 If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.