Production Mechanic II - Non-Merit

About the role

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Sanitation and Solid Waste Management. Current and future vacancies occurring within this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive and skilled diagnostic repair and maintenance work on production equipment and other equipment as required.
• Installs, repairs, rebuilds and maintains mechanical equipment.
• Installs, tests, and replaces electrical components.
• Ensures that the installation and repair of equipment complies with agency policy and local codes and regulations.
• Replaces units or parts, such as gears, bearings, and filters.
• Orders replacement parts for equipment.
• Tests newly-installed and pre-existing mechanical equipment.
• Identifies and confirms time frame for completion of repairs.
• Communicates the necessity for proper and timely maintenance of all equipment to operators and management staff.
• Assists management staff in the training of staff in proper equipment maintenance techniques.
• Works with management and other maintenance staff to develop and implement a preventative maintenance program for mechanical equipment and vehicles.
• Operates county vehicles.

Qualifications

• Must possess a diploma from an accredited high school or its equivalent.
• Plus at least 5 years' experience installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment.
• Related vocational education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to 3 years for the required experience.

Supervisory Requirements

• May include responsibility for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of managed staff, interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, delegating, and directing work; evaluating performance; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees in this classification are designated as Emergency/Essential and may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice.
• Must maintain all licenses and certifications throughout employment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including climbing, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• This position requires the agility to frequently go up and down stairs and climb on and off of equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, mud, ice, and airborne particles, including dust.

Employment Benefits

• Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date.
• New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Smoke free workplace
• Drug free workplace
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Retirement

Application Instructions

• Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.
• A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position.
• Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Supplemental Questions

• Select the type of driver's license you currently hold.
• Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?