Maintenance Technician III-Senior - Solid Waste and Recycling

Posting number: FY25-00050

Department: Solid Waste & Recycling

Job classification: Lead Maintenance Technician-Electrical

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Public Works, Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits
 
This technical position is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and equipment throughout the Division of Solid Waste & Recycling. Supervision is received from Landfill Operations Supervisor, Deputy Director and Division Director.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy.  For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.  

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan 
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year. 

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

Examples of duties

• Monitor building and project budgets, assist with department budget process
• Prepare and/or assist with price proposals (RFPs or IFBs) for procurement of materials and or services
• Prepare and/or assist with providing cost estimates for repairs, installation and maintenance of mechanical systems
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems ensuring that work complies with OSHA and MOSH safety guidelines
• Work with, monitor and supervise the work of outside contractors as necessary
• Inspect jobs and estimate the amount and type of materials needed
• Coordinate building projects around various schedules
• Apply for building permits and coordinate inspections when required
• Perform work in accordance with the Preventive Maintenance Program; implement and maintain preventive maintenance procedures on facilities equipment and structures
• Perform maintenance, repair and maintain proper operation of mechanical systems
• Assist with establishing and or modifying a preventive maintenance program for mechanical equipment
• Respond to maintenance and construction issues as they arise
• Inspect, repair and certify building mechanical systems
• As needed, drive County vehicle to worksites