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Preventive Maintenance Specialist, Department of Facility Operations (Multiple locations), 8hrs / 12mos, Ad Closes 07-24-26

Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD · 1 mo ago
Management$22.59–$31.99/hrFull-time

Summary Description

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled work in operating and routinely servicing heating and cooling equipment and performing a variety of facilities maintenance duties at a small cluster of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) facilities. The work of the class involves responsibility for the safe, efficient operation and routine servicing of building heating and cooling equipment, which typically consists of central low pressure boilers, chillers and associated motors, pumps and fans. Employees perform a variety of general maintenance work including, but not limited to, repair and replacement of doors, locks, shelves, lockers, desks, chairs, and other fixtures and furniture items found at schools.

Physical Demands

  • Working in close, dirty spaces
  • Sufficient physical strength and freedom from disabling defects to permit the lifting and moving of heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) and to perform manual labor

Special Requirements

  • Considered emergency personnel and are required to report to buildings during inclement weather
  • Frequent overtime or night work may be required
  • Employees are provided uniforms and must wear proper attire
  • Employees must provide a current working telephone number to their supervisor, and update the telephone number on file, as necessary with their supervisor

Job Specific Information

  • Visit the DMO Operations Training website at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/schoolplantops/training.aspx for complete requirement information
  • A written and/or hands on assessment may be given

Wage Range

The wage range for this position is between $22.59 and $31.99 per hour, based on years of service.

Benefits

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Job Maintenance / Trades

  • Job Grade 11
  • Organization: Offices
  • Primary Location: Silver Spring
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Working Months: 12
  • Shift: Day

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Working knowledge of: the methods and procedures for operating a moderately complex central low pressure heating system, and the tools and materials used in servicing such equipment; applicable safety codes and regulations; general building maintenance procedures; ability to use PC graphics, spreadsheets, word processing and email sufficient to reach graphical displays of systems and equipment, to maintain equipment records and to report information to other school system offices.
  • Ability to operate hydraulic lift.
  • Ability to operate and maintain a variety of heating and ventilating, mechanical and similar plant machinery and equipment.
  • Ability to maintain plant equipment records.
  • Ability to perform a variety of general building maintenance repairs.
  • Skill in the use and care of common mechanical tools and lubricating equipment.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, Training, Experience

  • High School or GED diploma required.
  • Experience in the operation and routine servicing of an industrial-type heating and ventilating system.
  • Successful completion of the Plant Equipment Operations and Air Conditioning courses required.

Certification/License

Possession of a Plant Equipment Operations Certificate.

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