Utility Aide - Department Of General Services

POSTING DATE: 04/29/2024

CLOSING DATE: 05/13/2024 EXTENDED UNTIL 7/30/2024

SALARY RANGE: $36,923.00 - $39,449.00 ANNUALLY

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicants education must be obtained from an accredited institution.

Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Testing is also required prior to promotion to a sensitive job classification.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from the eligible list resulting from this examination will be on probation for 6 months.

CLASS DEFINITION

A Utility Aide performs a wide range of routine building maintenance duties. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive close supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week.

Work is performed in uncomfortable surroundings, occasionally encountering such conditions as dust, odors and inclement weather. Work requires moderate physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.

It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of cleaning materials and methods.

• Knowledge of departmental practices and procedures.

• Ability to perform minor painting and carpentry duties.

• Ability to follow instructions.

• Ability read gauges and monitor furnaces.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EXPERIENCE: Have one year of experience in cleaning and custodial work

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, HR Specialist II via email at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER