INSTRUMENT MECHANIC II

 
A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works: Metro District Financing & Petitions.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
 
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Under general supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs precision instruments and other specialized machinery used in pumping water and sewage; and does related work as required.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Installs, maintains, modifies, repairs, inspects, and calibrates electronic magnetic flow recorders, servo and integrator  motors, servo panels, dampening and phase boards, range-assemblies, hydraulic recorders, flush tubes and systems, gas chlorinators, and liquid level gauges.
• Programs and repairs printed circuit boards, integrated circuitry; and microprocessors. 
• Sets frequencies, pot assemblies, and control relays on electronic equipment.
• Changes signals from analog to digital and the reverse.
• Changes and weighs mercury for meters and manometers. 
• Takes volt meter readings of flow meters.
• Participates in the drafting or interpretation of schematics, charts, blueprints, and specifications. 
• Gathers data for velocity, capacity, and flume, wire, and pipe size and makes appropriate calculations regarding the same.
• Recommends changes in design and modifications as needed. 
• Keeps accurate, detailed records, charts, and logs and provides information from them.
• May supervise and instruct Instrument Mechanics I's determining work methods and techniques for accomplishing assignments, and coordinate work with Utilities Mechanics and Electricians as required.
• May perform duties involving hazardous working conditions. 
• May be required to participate in safety related training including but not limited to confined space and trench working conditions and the handling of hazardous materials.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent

Plus 

Four years' experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of precision instruments and specialized machinery used in water and sewage pumping systems, or closely related work.

Additional related training may be substituted, on a year for year basis, for the required experience up to a maximum of two years. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education up to a maximum of four years.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid license to legally operate any class of vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
 
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN:  INSTRUMENT MECHANIC II
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

All employees of this position are subject to call to duty in emergencies.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Salary : $24 - $28