TITLE: General Maintenance Mechanic
REPORTS TO: Field Representative, General Maintenance Services
TITLE CODE: J5100
SCHEDULE: Full-time, Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
DEFINITION: Under general supervision performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and manual labor tasks in the general maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment. Tasks include but not limited to: carpentry, painting, masonry, glazier, roofing, flooring and repair of buildings, offices, and related facilities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Performs various carpentry work. Installs, removes, and repairs drywall. Repairs walls using spackling, paint, and tape. Installs trim and molding. Removes and replaces air conditioning units. Repairs and replaces doors, door hardware, cabinets, casework, handrails, ramps, decks, bleachers, gutters, downspouts, and building fixtures and components. Repairs and replaces lavatory stall hardware and panels. Repairs and replaces caulking, sealants, chalkboards, tack boards, map rails, and instructional boards.
- Prepares wood, metal, plaster, drywall, plastic, steel, and other surfaces for painting. Patches and points-up cracked or otherwise damaged surfaces including plaster and gypsum board. Applies spackling and caulk. Cleans and removes old paint from surfaces. Selects and mixes appropriate paints and thinners to obtain the desired color and consistency for a given surface. Applies paint by using a brush, roller, and spray gun. Applies glazes, shellacs, and varnishes. Refinishes the surfaces of furniture and floors.
- Installs, replaces, and repairs roofs in various buildings. Investigates reports of roof leaks and other roofing system problems. Completes installation of roofing systems for small areas of roofs. Performs repairs on fascia systems, pitch pockets, flashing systems, and expansion joints.
- Selects the appropriate type and thickness of glass for the project. Removes glazing beads, putty, retaining strips, and broken glass from window frames. Cleans and prepares surfaces for glass installation. Smooths and polishes glass edges using a sander. Measures and cuts new glass. Fastens glass into the sash. Spreads and smooths new putty using a putty knife to seal the window. Seals the window with a glazing compound. Paints trim.
- Prepares area for tiles and/or carpet by cutting and fitting sub-floors or ceilings, furring strips, and shimming as necessary. Selects and applies suitable cement, mastic, or adhesive. Lays out floors or ceiling patterns. Sets tiles and/or carpet in desired pattern, cutting and fitting tiles/carpet around irregular surfaces as required. Installs and repairs tile floors and/or walls including quarry tile, mixes mortar, lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks and makes and repairs steps.
- Plans work to ensure efficient use of materials and supplies and to present a professional product conforming to quality standards. Measures area and determines materials and supplies required to complete job. Loads and unloads job materials, tools, and equipment. Drives and operates various county vehicles and equipment to transport various materials, tools, and equipment. Cleans and restocks vehicles for the purpose of ensuring the availability or materials required at the jobsite. Participates in snow removal program for the purpose of ensuring safe and orderly work and school environments.
- Works independently to complete assignments. Troubleshoots and resolves building maintenance problems. Cleans and maintains tools and worksites. Records and maintains accurate records of work performed, time, and materials. Ensures work adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. Performs and completes necessary repairs to all building components and existing structures.
- Communicates appropriately and frequently with faculty, school administrators, supervisor/ manager(s) and other employees.
- Follows all safety procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience:
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
Three years of professional maintenance and/or construction experience.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent.
Maryland Commercial driver’s license (CDL) or an equivalent is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of building maintenance and construction.
Knowledge of the use and care tools, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of the English language.
Skill in preparing surfaces and sites for various general maintenance tasks.
Skill in building maintenance and construction work.
Skill in the operation of automobiles, light trucks, and vans.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to maintain records of work performed.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve building maintenance problems.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class entails heavy physical labor including frequent walking, standing, kneeling, reaching, bending, digging, lifting, and carrying objects of moderate to heavy weight, ascending/descending ladders, scaffolds, stairs and the use of tools and equipment.
Works in confined spaces in proximity to loud machinery, frequently requires accessing and positioning oneself to reach limited access spaces including but not limited to crawl spaces, roofs, trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels.
Recognizes exposure to live circuits and/or operating machinery in adverse weather conditions and travel to sites throughout Baltimore County.
GRADE: Grade 07 on the AFSCME Pay Scale SALARY: Hourly rates range from $21.77 to $29.82 per hour
FLSA: Non-Exempt OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at
https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497. BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. - Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
- Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
Pre-Employment Requirements: - All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.00
- An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
- If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
- Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits session.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Contact Information
Chekesha Smith, HR Supervisor
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7872