Maintenance Mechanic *REPOST Merit – DEADLINE

Introduction

* RECRUITMENT REPOST, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.*

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MDH Wicomico County Health Department
Salisbury, MD 21801

The main purpose of this position is to provide preventative maintenance which includes electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and associated skills, as well as repairing or replacing various items of furniture and equipment necessary to maintain buildings for the comfort and safety of both patients and staff at a large county health department consisting of four buildings, four on-site storage facilities, and twelve satellite facilities.

This position also performs general housekeeping duties such as removal of trash, clean bathrooms, refill toilet paper, soap, seat liners, dust, mop, and vacuum. This position is designated as Emergency Essential Personnel.

Education:

Eighth grade.

Experience:

Three years of experience in any combination of the maintenance trades provided that at least two years of experience are primarily in the trades of electricity, plumbing, steam fittings, refrigeration or air-conditioning.

Notes:

• Candidates may substitute additional experience in any of the maintenance trades on a year-for-year basis for up to three years of the required education.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a degree from an accredited vocational or technical high school with a major in Building Maintenance or a related field for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in utilities repair classifications or construction and engineering specialty codes in any combination of maintenance trades, on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

• Experience performing minor maintenance and repairs on HVAC units, boilers, electrical, and plumbing.
• Experience with mechanical systems and hand tools.
• Experience performing minor cleaning duties such as trash removal, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning bathrooms.

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.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.

Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to . Only additional materials that…