Maintenance Services Attendant I/II

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The Office of Central Services is currently seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill theMaintenance Services Attendant I/IIMaintenance Services Attendant IA)position within its Facilities Operations and Management Division.

About the Position:
This is an entry level, skilled and manual work in the maintenance and repair of County owned and leased buildings and structures. Incumbent is responsible for performing a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the trade occupations, e.g. (plumbing, general carpentry, electrical, painting, etc.) Assignments are received in the form of oral or written work orders and is performed under close supervision. Upon the satisfactory completion of the probationary period, the position incumbent may, at the discretion of management, be promoted to the II full performance level.What You'll Do:

• Completes a wide variety of maintenance requests from building occupants and other County agencies.
• Performs preventive maintenance according to a schedule established by the building supervisor, the building engineer or maintenance supervisor.
• Performs general maintenance work on heating and air conditioning equipment to keep it in good working order; installs and replaces compressors, condensers, capacitors, electrical switches and wiring.
• Performs general maintenance on plumbing equipment; repairs or replaces flush tanks, plumbing fixtures and utility traps; clears sanitary disposal lines; measures, cuts threads, and installs pipe and pipe fittings.
• Cleans, adjusts and repairs burners and pumps, electrical fixtures and equipment; replaces circuit breakers and ballasts in fluorescent fixtures; runs new circuits; replaces receptacles, motors, pumps and parts on boilers.
• Reports all major equipment failures and problems to the building engineer or building supervisor within established time requirements.
• Partners with building engineers and users in the maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Observes all administrative rules and regulations, safety rules and measures, and always complies with security regulations.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

What You'll Need:

• Completion of a high school or vocational high school with work experience in the recognized trades.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, equipment, and experience using and care of tools and equipment necessary to perform various building maintenance and repair tasks.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions are regulations applicable to maintenance work is also preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Upon selection, the candidate must:

1. Must maintain a valid Driver's license with six (6) points or less.
2. Be willing to respond to emergency service calls on a 24-hour basis to assist other trade positions.
3. Wear required safety equipment and uniforms while on duty.
4. Must pass a physical examination.
The incumbent in this position is considered an "Essential" employee and may be required to report to work during natural or manmade disasters, and during special operations/activities as assigned. Please note that "Essential" employees are expected to report or remain at work when other employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Work Environment: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over); pulling, pushing, reaching; use of fingers, hands; walking; standing; crawling; kneeling; repeated bending; climbing; operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; good near and far vision, correctable; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors; hearing aid permitted.
DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY: Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligible candidates, which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/e-verify.
Internal Applicants: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Employment Type: Fulltime/Permanent/Classified