Maintenance Assistant

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Kent County Health Department

300 Scheeler Road

Chestertown MD 21620

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time contractual multi faceted position is to support a 24 / 7 inpatient substance use treatment program. This job entails being able to independently perform moderate complex tasks in maintenance work (such as carpentry electrical painting plumbing air-conditioning refrigeration etc..) and assist as needed with housekeeping and fleet management. This will include but is not limited to routine construction work grounds maintenance rendering routine preventive maintenance and making minor repairs or improvements to the facility. The position will assemble / disassemble furniture move items as needed participate in building inspections to ensure health & safety standards are being met and support inventory control. This position requires driving various vehicles including 15 passenger vans tractors power mowers and other equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : None.

Experience : Two years of experienceinState government as aMaintenance Worker III or equivalentclass.

OR

Education : Fifth grade.

Experience : Four years of experiencein any combination of two or more of the maintenance trades such as carpentry electricity metalwork welding painting plastering plumbing air-conditioning refrigeration steam fitting masonry and the other trowel trades.

Notes :

1. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited vocational-technical high school for up to two years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in utilities repair classifications or construction and engineering specialty codes in any combination of maintenance trades on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or .

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling : or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

Key Skills

Time Management,Hand Tools,HVAC,Cleaning Experience,Mechanical Knowledge,Property Maintenance,OSHA,Maintenance,Painting,Plumbing,Heavy Lifting,Power Tools

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1