Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II (Represented)

Position Description

This position announcement will be used to fill a full-time, permanent, safety-sensitive Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II (Represented) position in the Department of Detention Facilities with Anne Arundel County Government.

The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II position is part of a proficiency classification series. This means that an employee could advance to a higher level position in the series by meeting approved criteria defined by the Department.

This is skilled journeyman level work in one or more of the mechanical or building trades.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves responsibility for the independent performance of a variety of skilled mechanical and building trades work in the care and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Work includes activities related to complex and heavy equipment and intricate building facilities. Work may include supervision of a helper or a small crew of subordinate maintenance mechanics or unskilled workers. Work is performed independently within established policies, procedures, and acceptable trade techniques, and is reviewed by superiors through observation, conferences, and results obtained.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Performs skilled carpentry, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, roofing, sheet metal, masonry, painting, and decorating or related building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repair work.

Supervises a small crew of unskilled and semi-skilled workers.

Leads and participates in large scale and routine preventive maintenance procedures; monitors machinery and equipment operations; performs adjustments and repairs, including major overhauls.

Procures and installs replacement parts and fixtures; maintains and repairs lawn and grounds maintenance equipment.

Installs and moves partitions, doors, shelves, and other non-structural fixtures; repairs and maintains parking facilities.

Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, and tools of one or more of the building and mechanical trades.

Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions peculiar to various building and mechanical trades.

Ability to understand and work from complex sketches, penciled layouts, plans, blueprints, and specifications.

Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

Ability to prepare and maintain moderately complex records and to make reports.

Skill in the use of a wide range of tools and equipment of the building and mechanical trades.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or vocational school

EXPERIENCE: One (1) or more years at the journeyman level in one or more of the building and mechanical trades; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE: The selection process includes a comprehensive background investigation and medical and psychological evaluation.

NOTE: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance and Alcohol testing.

NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in HVAC, Electrical, and/or Plumbing

NOTE: This position involves daily inmate contact.

NOTE: Upon appointment, selected candidates are required to successfully complete the Maryland Police And Correctional Training Academy to maintain permanent employment status.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans

• Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO

• Aetna Open Choice PPO

Dental Insurance

• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)

• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)

• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)

Vision Insurance

• EyeMed

Employee Life Insurance

• Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.

• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Disability Income Insurance

Pension Plan

• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Holidays

• Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year

Annual Leave

• Less than 5 years

• 13 days

• 5 years to less than 10 years

• 15 days

• 10 years to less than 20 years

• 20 days

• 20 years or more

• 26 days

• Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.

Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year

Leave Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Reimbursement

• Health Care Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction

• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider

• United Legal Benefits
  01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes

• No

02

Have you graduated from high school or do you possess a GED?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you possess one (1) or more years of experience at the journeyman level in one or more of the building and/or mechanical trades?

• Yes

• No

04

Please check each area in which you have experience.

• HVAC

• Electrical Trade

• Plumbing Trade

• Mechanical Trade

• Carpentry Trade

• None

05

If you indicated in the question above you have experience in any of the trade areas listed, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and MAJOR duties.

06

Do you possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license in the State of Maryland or another state?

• Yes

• No

07

Please read the below information carefully. By clicking "Yes" to this supplemental question, you agree to the language below and you will be eligible to continue in this hiring process. If you click "No," you are not eligible to move forward in this recruitment process. I hereby authorize a review of and full disclosure of all records, or any part thereof, concerning myself, by a duly authorized agent of Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities whether said records are public, private, or of a confidential nature, and regardless of whether the information released may be derogatory in nature. The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure of employment and pre-employment records, including background investigation reports, polygraph examination reports and results, performance evaluations, efficiency ratings, attendance records, salary records, disciplinary actions, mediation records, Intelligence and Investigative Division or Internal Affairs Division investigation reports, complaints or grievances filed by or against me, records of complaint, arrest, trial and/or convictions for alleged or actual violations of law, including criminal and traffic records, and civil citations, records of educational institutions, federal, state or local income tax returns, W2's, financial and credit institutions, records of commercial or retail credit agencies (including credit reports and ratings), public utility companies, real and personal property records, and other financial statements and records wherever filed, records of complaints of a civil nature made by or against me, where so ever located, to include records and recollections of attorneys at law or of other counsel whether representing me or have represented me, or another person(s) in any case in which I presently have, or have had an interest. I acknowledge and agree that the intent of this authorization is to provide full and free access to the background and history of my personal life, for the specific purpose of pursuing a background investigation which may provide pertinent data for the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities to consider in determining my suitability for employment by the department. It is my specific intent to provide access to personal information, copies of that information, however personal, or confidential it may appear to be, and the sources and content of information specifically identified herein. I understand that any information obtained through a personal history background investigation which is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, upon this release authorization will be considered in determining my suitability for employment by the Department of Detention Facilities. I further acknowledge that any information obtained through this background investigation may be released upon request to another law enforcement agency in connection with my application for employment with that agency, within one year from the date of my signature below. I have read and understand my rights under Title V, United States Code, Section 552(a), the Privacy Act of 1974, and waive those rights with the understanding that information furnished will be used by the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities in conjunction with employment procedures. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the person to whom this request is presented and their agents and employees, from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees arising out of or by reason of complying with this request. I further understand and agree that whether or not I am selected for the position, the source of confidential information gathered through the background investigation will not be revealed to me. A copy of this Authorization Release will be valid as an original hereof, even though the said copy does not contain an original writing of my signature.

• Yes

• No

08

Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities asks all applicants and employees, contractors, and volunteers who may have contact with inmates directly about previous misconduct described below in written applications or interviews for hiring or promotions; and, in any interviews or written self-evaluations conducted as part of current employee reviews. The Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities shall also impose upon employees a continuing affirmative duty to disclose any such misconduct. Do you understand and agree with this requirement?

• Yes

• No

09

The term ''institution'' means any facility or institution-- (A.) which is owned, operated, or managed by, or provides services on behalf of any State or political subdivision of a State; and (B.) which is-- (i.) for persons who are mentally ill, disabled, or retarded, or chronically ill or handicapped; (ii.) a jail, prison, or other correctional facility; (iii.) a pretrial detention facility; (iv.) for juveniles-- (I.) held awaiting trial; (II.) residing in such facility or institution for purposes of receiving care or treatment; or (III.) residing for any State purpose in such facility or institution (other than a residential facility providing only elementary or secondary education that is not an institution in which reside juveniles who are adjudicated delinquent, in need of supervision, neglected, placed in State custody, mentally ill or disabled, mentally retarded, or chronically ill or handicapped); or (IV.) providing skilled nursing, intermediate or long-term care, or custodial or residential care. Do you understand this definition?

• Yes

• No

10

Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)?

• Yes

• No

11

Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes

• No

12

Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the previous question?

• Yes

• No

13

Did a current County employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, Department, and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an employee, indicate N/A.

Required Question

Agency Anne Arundel County

Address Heritage Complex

2660 Riva Road, First Floor

Annapolis, Maryland, 21401

Phone (410) 222-7595

Website http://www.aacounty.org/Personnel/Index.cfm