Facilities Maintenance Technician Trainee - Frederick, United States - Frederick County Government

Frederick County Government
Frederick County Government
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Frederick, United States

1 week ago

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JOB INFORMATION:

Non-exempt; full-time; full-benefits; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.


These skilled positions assist in the repair and maintenance of structural and mechanical equipment and facilities associated with water supply systems, wastewater collection systems, and related infrastructure.

Direction will be received from Facility Maintenance Technicians at higher classifications. Supervision is received from the Facility Maintenance Supervisor and/or the Superintendent of Water and Sewer Maintenance.


TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:


Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

  • 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
  • 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
  • 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
  • Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the highdeductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
  • 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
  • Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
  • Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service (effective 7/1/2024)
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
  • Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

For more information, visit our benefits
page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage
.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Operate and maintain County owned wastewaterpumping stations; identify performance issues with pumps, motors, controls etc., and make proper repairs
  • Install and maintain facility equipment such as conveyors, grit screws, belt presses, pumps, motors, grinders, screening equipment, valves, compressors, flow meters, and associated pipe and fittings
  • Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment such as blowers, pumps, valves, air compressors, etc.
  • Install piping systems in facilities including ductile, iron pipe, pvc, copper, aluminum, galvanized and stainless steel
  • Perform cleaning and repair activities in confined and hazardous environments such as manholes, wet wells and tanks
  • Operate and perform minor maintenance on high pressure jet rodding sewer cleaning equipment
  • Operate pressure cleaners and sand blasting equipment; portable enginedriven, electric and pneumatic tools (e.g. drills, saws, grinders, etc.); as well as powerdriven and manual grounds maintenance equipment
  • Perform basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry duties to properly maintain water and sewer facilities and related infrastructure
  • Operate and maintain CDL equipment including a combination sewer cleaning and hydroexcavation truck, dump truck, and 9ton hydraulic crane truck, as needed
  • Maintain municipal well systems that provide drinking water to communities; pull and replace pumps and motors, as needed
  • Use a computer, smartphone, or tablet to complete work orders, maintenance checklists, order material, complete credit card reports, and submit timesheets
  • Perform other related duties as required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:


The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


LEVEL TRAINEE REQUIREMENTS ($17.97 per hour)

  • High school graduation or the equivalent
  • Possession of a valid automobile operator's license with the ability to obtain a Commercial Class Restricted A driver's license and required endorsements within 12 months of hire

LEVEL I REQUIREMENTS ($19.23 per hour)

  • High school graduation or the equivalent
  • Minimum 1 years of mechanical work experience in the facilities maintenance or related building construction trade
  • Possession of a valid automobile operator's license with the ability to obtain a Commercial restricted Class A driver's license and with airbrake and tank endorsement within 12 months of hire
  • Possession of or ability to obtain with 12 months hi
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