Maintenance Technician III-IV Electrical

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; full benefits
 
This skilled position is responsible for performing electrical system installation, maintenance and repair of equipment in all County buildings.  Primary job function will be working with van technicians traveling to various County buildings performing daily repairs and preventive maintenance. Supervision is received from the Lead Maintenance Technician.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions.  For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy.

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
• 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
• 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.
• Coming soon-early 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low cost primary and urgent care

 

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

• Assist with and perform the installation of new service and/or renovation of existing service in County buildings
• Assist with and perform the installation of cable, conduit, outlets, fixtures, switches, controls, circuit, boxes and other construction related electrical tasks
• Perform, record and track the progress of electrical PM's in County Buildings
• Maintain preventative maintenance information and results electronically
• Assist other trades with installations, maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks as needed
• Maintain records of jobs completed and materials used
• Move equipment and furniture when necessary
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III REQUIREMENTS ($25.70-$41.13 per hour):

• High school diploma or the equivalency
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• Minimum 5 years of commercial electric work experience
• Possession of a current Maryland State Electrical Journeyman license

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN IV REQUIREMENTS ($29.43-$47.09 per hour): 

• High school diploma or the equivalency
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• Minimum 7 years of commercial electric work experience
• Possession of a current Maryland State Electrical Master license

 KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: 

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Working knowledge of methods and techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in electrical tasks and maintenance
• Knowledge of hazards associated with electrical and other building maintenance work, with ability to recognize and employ appropriate safety measures
• Ability to use a computer and work in Microsoft office programs
• Ability to perform the duties of other building maintenance trades
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public
• Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately prepare and maintain related forms and reports

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly walk and drive; frequently lift up to 50 pounds, reach and perform repetitive motions; occasionally sit, climb, stoop, lift over 50 pounds, and push and pull up to and over 40 pounds; and rarely crawl. Employee will regularly operate vehicles weighing over 10,000 lbs.
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors, walk on uneven ground; occasionally work near chemicals / fumes and is required to wear protective equipment; occasionally work dirty, duty and noisy environments, and work at heights; and work out doors, work in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees), work in cold temperatures (below 32 degrees), work in confined spaces, work below grade level, work near machinery and has a potential exposure to infectious diseases.

• Available for varied working hours as needed and available for on call emergency situations
• All current licenses must be maintained throughout employment and on file with the County and City for the purpose of obtaining permits for County work
• This position is subject to assignment to a public safety complex.  Positions assigned to public safety complexes will be required to successfully pass a background investigation as determined by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.  Failure to pass the background investigation may result in termination of employment or revocation of the job offer.

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):
1) An evaluation of training and experience              
2) One or more interviews
3) A DOT pre-employment physical examination
4) A pre-employment background investigation through use of a public records search
5) A DOT drug testing (for applicants hired with a CDL license) 
Note:  For positions assigned to a public safety complex, a background investigation conducted by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office

Salary : $26 - $41