Lead Maintenance Technician

Non‑exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full‑time; 40 hours per week;
Monday – Friday; 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; full benefits; subject to office‑wide reassignment.

• County‑issued tools
• County‑issued PPE
• $350.00 annual uniform allotment
• $200.00 annual safety shoe reimbursement
• Paid HVAC training opportunities with manufacturers such as:
  Mitsubishi, Trane, Daikin, Manitowoc, & Bard
• Paid Electrical training opportunities in partnership with MS Electrical Training & Capital Electric Inc.
• Assorted safety related trainings
• CDL training

This technical and supervisory position is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and equipment throughout Frederick County buildings and facilities. Supervision is given to Maintenance Technicians and private contractors.

NOTE:

The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

• 11 days of vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive medical insurance plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high‑deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including dental, vision, and flexible spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low‑cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee‑paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE:

Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Establish overall work objectives for staff; assign, coordinate, review and evaluate work performance; complete performance evaluations, administer employee disciplinary actions
• Supervise, approve leave, and time sheets.
• Monitor building and project budgets, assist with department budget process
• Prepare and/or assist with price proposals (RFPs or IFBs) for procurement of materials and or services
• Prepare and/ or assist with providing cost estimates for repairs, installation and maintenance of plumbing systems
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of County plumbing systems ensuring that work complies with OSHA and MOSH safety guidelines
• Work with, monitor and supervise the work of outside contractors as necessary
• Inspect jobs and estimate the amount and type of materials needed
• Coordinate building projects around various schedules
• Apply for building permits and coordinate inspections when required
• Perform work in accordance with the Preventive Maintenance Program; implement and maintain preventive maintenance procedures on facilities equipment and structures
• Perform maintenance, repair and maintain proper operation of mechanical systems
• Utilize the County's asset management and work request software – Cartegraph
• Assist with establishing and or modifying a preventive maintenance program for mechanical equipment
• Respond to maintenance and construction issues as they…