FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN Skilled Trades Specialist II

Main Purpose of Job

This position is the front-line employee responsible for the safe and efficient operation of State office buildings operated and maintained by the DGS. This position performs the daily work necessary to ensure the proper functioning of all building systems and equipment found in office buildings, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and any other systems required for the safe and effective operation of modern office structures.

Duties

• Ensure proper functioning of building systems and equipment.
• Operate HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety and other critical components within design parameters.
• Keep buildings and courthouses open at all times for the transaction of essential State business.
• Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to monitor equipment.
• Identify potential issues using handheld temperature, vibration and sonic sensing tools, and verify readings are properly uploaded into CMMS database.
• Access CMMS records to help with diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
• Complete tasks assigned via CMMS work orders.
• Respond to requests for building repairs.
• Restore equipment to proper operation.
• Identify need for additional building trades support and communicate with building manager for authorization to obtain assistance.
• Cookordinate with contractors to perform work requiring outside expertise.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks on building equipment.
• Replace filters, belts, hoses and other consumables.
• Inspect building components to identify potential issues and prevent emergency repairs.
• Track maintenance schedules and ensure work is done to industry standards.
• Perform other building maintenance and trades work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Three years of experience performing skilled trade work in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, or welding work.

Special Requirements

• A motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland is required for this position.

Selection Process

• The examination for this position will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.
• Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED.
• The eligibility list will be valid for one year and may be extended.
• The list will be used by the hiring authority to select employees for interviews.

Further Instructions

• Contact linda.wallace@maryland.gov or call 410-767-1386 with questions about this recruitment.
• The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.
• Apply online at dgs.maryland.gov – Human Resources > Employment > Current Openings.
• If you are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the closing date and time.
• TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay