FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I

Salary

$36,093.00 - $55,376.00 Annually

Location

Baltimore City

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

7887-MPA-9/2024

Department

Maryland Port Administration

Opening Date

09/18/2024

Closing Date

10/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

OPEN RECRUITMENT

This is an Interview and Hire Position

Open Until Filled

Re-Opened

Applicants who have already applied to this position do not need to re-apply

The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is a 216-employee transportation business unit within the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and is the public face of the Port of Baltimore. MPA was created by the Maryland General Assembly to increase waterborne commerce through the ports in the state. The Port of Baltimore plays an integral role as an economic generator and job creator, in addition to maintaining our nation’s supply chain and moving vital goods to industries and consumers. As one of the nation's top ports for total cargo tonnage and overall dollar value of cargo, the Port of Baltimore is also one of the most diverse ports in the United States with over 140,000 jobs in Maryland linked to port activity .

For information on MPA, please go to https://mpa.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx .

General Role Description:

MPA is seeking a motivated, positive, and driven Facilities Maintenance Technician to join the Facility Maintenance Department at the MPA. The primary responsibility of this position is to perform inspections, preventative maintenance, corrective and emergency repairs as they relate to general maintenance in support of the MPA Facilities Maintenance/Operations Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Some of the essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following;

• Performs routine maintenance work on places such as: bridges, buildings, bulkheads, highways, parking areas, piers, railroads, ramps, roads, taxiways, tunnels, or other areas;

• Perform Water Line Repair;

• Patches and resurfaces roadways and parking areas;

• Digs and repairs holes, ditches and culverts;

• Paint Stripes the roadways and parking areas;

• Operates pieces of automotive maintenance equipment usually less than 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight:

• Assists skilled trade workers such as: carpenters, plumbers, electricians, locksmiths, painters, etc.; in repairs and installation;

• May operate snow removal equipment when required;

• Performs other related duties.

• Incumbents receive general supervision from a Facility Maintenance Technician IV or other designated official. This is maintenance work requiring physical exertion, which is performed either outdoors under all weather conditions or inside an MDOT building. On some assignments, employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds and may also be required to work at high elevations or perform their job in cramped quarters in buildings or underground. Employees in this class are considered essential employees and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous and safe operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shift work, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• The current vacancy exists at the MDOT MPA Dundalk Marine Terminal located in Baltimore, Maryland.

  Join the MDOT team as a Facility Maintenance Technician I and start a great career path that can lead to advanced and supervisory level career growth opportunities!

  MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefi ts

Additionally, employees in this MPA position receive the following:

• a selection of high-quality boots is provided with no out-of-pocket cost from the employee and continue to be covered for replacement once per year (the employee may choose to pay for boots outside of the covered options)

• all tools and equipment needed to perform the work required are provided by the MPA

• all costs associated with the CDL license requirements during the probationary period are covered by the MPA

• continued training and development is provided by the MPA

• tuition reimbursement is available per MPA policy

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience: None.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position for which you are applying.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Note:

U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses & Certifications

1. Employees in the Facility Maintenance Technician I classification are assigned duties which require the operation of motor vehicles. Employees must possess a Class C motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. During the probationary period, the employee will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland, depending on the type of equipment operated, that must be maintained for continued employment. This includes obtaining and maintaining a valid US DOT Medical Card (or MVA-issued waiver) every two years. All applicants must list their license number and expiration date on the application. Note: Employees must meet all Department of Budget and Management policies required for operation of State-owned vehicles to continue employment.

2. Employees applying for the Facility Maintenance Technician II/III classifications must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland (depending on the type of equipment operated). Employees must maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for continued employment. This includes obtaining and maintaining a valid US DOT Medical Card (or MVA-issued waiver) every two years. Note: Employees must meet all Department of Budget and Management policies required for operation of State-owned vehicles to continue employment.

3. Candidates and promotional employees hired into the Facility Maintenance Technician I, II and III levels must satisfy the employing administration's training and certification program requirements during the probationary period.

4. Employees in the Facility Maintenance Technician I, II and III classifications must satisfy the employing administration's training and certification program requirements to be eligible for advancement to higher levels.

5. Employees seeking transfer to another administration must satisfy that administration's training and certification program requirements.

   Employees in this classification will be required to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to gain unescorted assess to Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration facilities. For information on how to apply for a TWIC card, please go to https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

Additional Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance on high structures and in cramped quarters in tunnels, underground and in buildings.

   2. Employees must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required in order to maintain continuous and safe operation of a facility. Employees are subject to being on call 24 hours a day and will be required to maintain a reliable communication link at their own expense for the purpose of emergency call back requirements.

2. Employees who work with or may be exposed to hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead-based paint or chromium may be required to undergo periodic medical testing, pass hazardous materials training and have the ability to wear a respirator.

   4. Employees in these classifications are considered "Essential Employees" and may be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.

   5. Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

   6. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

   TO APPLY:

   Please apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd . RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.

   Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

   You may apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd .

   Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

   The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

   Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ).

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT MPA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue date: 1/29/24.

Re-Issued: 9/18/24

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Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

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