Building Repairer - Department of Recreation & Parks

Salary Range: $45,865 - $59,844 annually

Hiring Salary Range: $45,865 - $52,854 annually

The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. For more information see the benefits portal: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

A Building Repairer maintains and repairs the physical structures and utility systems of public buildings. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees work a conventional week. Work is performed in and outside of public buildings where seasonal extremes of weather, cramped spaces, and working at heights from ladders and scaffolding may be encountered. The work requires moderate physical exertion involving the movement of lumber, cement, pipes, and masonry products.

• Education: High school diploma or GED certification from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Three years of building repair and maintenance work, including experience in four of the five following trades: plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry or electrical work.
• Equivalency: Six months of additional experience in one of the five trades may be substituted for each year of the high school or GED requirement.
• Licenses: Valid Maryland Class C noncommercial driver’s license or equivalent, eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. Provisional driver’s license is not acceptable.
• Driver’s license upload: Candidates must upload a copy of their valid driver’s license with application.
• Driver’s license requirement: Possession of a City driver’s license may be required within one year of employment.

• Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

• Knowledge of tools, materials, techniques, and equipment of four of the five areas: painting, carpentry, masonry, plumbing or electrical trades.
• Skill in performing painting, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, or electrical work.
• Ability to work on ladders and scaffolds.

Eligible candidates under final consideration for positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete a criminal background check and/or fingerprint authorization. Must be successfully completed.

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

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.

If you have any questions, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email achern.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.