Mechanic II, Preventive Maintenance

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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely .

Job Posting End Date:

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DESCRIPTION

This position is a semi-skilled worker in the maintenance of heating, venting and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment. An employee in this class performs scheduled preventive maintenance on installed equipment with general supervision from a lead worker, collects and records information needed for ordering supplies and materials; assists HVAC mechanics in various tasks; works independently on assigned duties, and keeps accurate records of time and materials used for each work assignment. Performance is evaluated on a regular basis. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exempt from overtime.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

At least (2) two years of experience in general maintenance, including preventive maintenance, repairs, or servicing of systems and equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Education:

CFC Certification

Experience:

Experience in preventive maintenance, repair, or servicing of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment.

Experience working in an educational or institutional environment.

Completion of or current enrollment in a vocational or technical program specializing in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Replaces needed belts and filters; greases and lubricates equipment.

Inspects equipment for needed repairs and replacement of expendable parts; notifies supervisor when repairs are needed.

Maintains accurate records of work assignments, including time and materials used.

Cleans and maintains sawdust collectors (bags, belts, greasing motors and bearings).

Removes and installs new shafts, bearings, and squirrel cage units; installs grease fittings for bearings and motors, cleans out drains on condensate pans, vacuums and sprays coils with cleaners, adjusts motors and pulleys.

Cleans cooling towers, installs new grommets, lubricates motors and bearings.

Assist HVAC Technicians in removing, rebuilding and/or installing pumps and exhaust fans, cleaning air ducts and vents and changing motors.

Employee Safety

The employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.

The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator .

The employee is responsible for the safety and maintenance condition of their assigned vehicle.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.

Thorough knowledge of belt sizes and filter dimensions.

Knowledge of the principles of air-conditioning and air-conditioning maintenance methods.

Ability to maintain air-conditioning equipment.

Working knowledge of air compressors, pneumatic controls, electronic temperature controls, relay systems, thermostats, VAV systems, VFDs, rooftop and other air-handling units, including gas-fired units, chillers, energy management systems, pumps (2 and 4-pipe systems).

Ability to listen to equipment in operation and to determine malfunctions.

Knowledge of the principles of safety and electricity.

Knowledge of standard parts, tools, and test equipment used in the trade.

Ability to read diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals and to implement that knowledge in actual performance.

Ability to plan work and keep accurate records of work performed and materials used.

Ability to communicate effectively with administrators and custodial staff and get along well with others.

Ability to maintain accurate records of work assignments, including time and materials used.

Ability to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment and systems.

Ability to troubleshoot HVAC equipment, assisting the HVAC Technicians.

Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements.

Ability to carry tools and to handle materials and equipment of 80 to 100 pounds.

Ability to work at heights on aerial lifts, scaffolding, stepladders and/or extension ladders.

Ability to crawl in, under, over, or through equipment and work in confined spaces.

Ability to work overtime and respond to emergency calls.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

Ability to climb and work from scaffolds, ladders, catwalks, aerial lifts, and bucket trucks.

Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements.

Ability to carry tools and to handle materials and equipment of 80 to 100 pounds.

Ability to crawl in, under, over, or through equipment.

The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.

Licensure

Possession of a Maryland Class C driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Prior to any employment offer, t he selected candidate will need to provide a copy of their license and consent to a review of their driving record. For positions requiring a CDL, a query of your record will also be run in the Federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Working Hours

The duty day for this position is 8.5 hours including a one hour/thirty-minute duty-free lunch.

This position is designated as an “emergency employee” under the AFSCME negotiated agreement and may require a response during inclement weather and other emergencies. When work cannot be scheduled during the school year during normal hours, weekend/evening and shift work may be required as allowed by the AFSCME negotiated agreement. Maintenance employees are issued a school system cell phone to receive calls from their supervisor and respond to emergency events as needed.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete applications must be submitted , and o nce your application has been submitted , you will not be able to add documentation or make any chan ges. I ncomplete applications will not be consider e