WWW Maintenance Technician Apprentice- Department of Public Works

maintenance technician apprentice

salary range: $55,750 - $72,742 / annually

hiring salary range: $55,750 – $64,246 / annually

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This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

a maintenance technician apprentice receives classroom and on-the-job training in maintenance and repair of electrical or mechanical equipment in a water or waste water treatment plant or pumping station. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

incumbents receive close supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a rotating shift with evening, night, week-end, holiday and call-back hours as required. Work is performed in an electrical or mechanical workshop or in a water or waste water treatment plant or pumping station where there may be occasional exposure to chemicals, dust and fumes, extremes of heat and cold, noxious odors and moving equipment.

Work requires regular moderate physical exertion with occasional strenuous physical exertion when repairing large or hard-to reach equipment.

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

• education: have graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a ged certificate.
• or
• equivalency notes: have six months of experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance and repair work may be substituted for each year of the high school or ged requirement.
• licenses, registrations, and certificates: a valid maryland class c noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the office of risk management may be required.
• provisional driver's license or learner permits are not acceptable.
• note: you must upload a copy of your valid driver's license with application at time of applying.
• ** Final date to receive applications: please submit your application no later than 12:00 am on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. **

· knowledge of the common tools and materials used in maintenance and repair work.

· ability to read and comprehend technical materials.

· ability to pass a mechanical/electrical aptitude test.

· ability to follow instructions.

background check

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

probation

all persons, including current city employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-months.

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.

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 es.org.

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…