Utilities Maintenance Tech Trainee - III

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; full-benefits

This position will assist in the operation, repair and maintenance of water distribution and sewage collection systems.  Supervision is received from the Utility Systems Maintenance Technician IV, the Utility Systems Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant Superintendent and/or the Superintendent, Maintenance.

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.

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 in 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.

• Prepare tools and equipment for use at construction work sites
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment
• Perform traffic flagging activities for work zones on State and county highways
• Assist in the maintenance of water distribution systems and sewage collection systems
• Operate hand tools and excavation equipment during repair of underground utilities, sewers and their appurtenant equipment
• Perform cleaning and repair activities in confined and hazardous environments such as manholes, wet wells and tanks
• Operate and maintain pressure cleaners, sand blasting equipment and high-pressure jet rodding sewer cleaning systems
• Operate jack hammer, earth compaction equipment and other related powered and non-powered equipment
• Assemble, erect and install trench boxes, confined space entry rescue systems and other safety equipment
• Operate powered and un-powered grounds maintenance equipment
• Operate sewer line television inspection equipment, including push-operated and remote-operated cameras
• Maintain and repair individual grinder pumps and control panels
• Perform facility cleaning and custodial activities
• Maintain and stock maintenance vehicles
• 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.  

LEVEL TRAINEE REQUIREMENTS ($18.33 - $29.32 per hour):

• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Possession of a valid Maryland Commercial Class Restricted A driver's license with air brake and tank truck endorsements or possession of a valid automobile operator's license with the ability to obtain the Commercial Class Restricted A driver's license and required endorsements within 6 months of hire
• Ability to successfully obtain a temporary Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection certification or temporary Class I, II, III or IV Water Treatment Plant Operator or temporary Class I, II, III, IV or V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification
• Preference may be given for applicants who possess some pipefitting work experience, installing current, modern utilities for municipal water and sewer systems

• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Possession of a valid Maryland Commercial Class Restricted A driver's license with air brake and tank truck endorsements
• Possession of one of the following certifications - Water Distribution Operator certificate or Class I – IV Water Treatment Plant Operator certification issued by Maryland Board of Water Works - OR - Wastewater Collection Operator or Class I – V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification issued by Maryland Board of Wastewater Systems Operators

• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of pipefitting work experience, installing current, modern utilities for municipal water and sewer systems
• Some experience operating heavy equipment (e.g. backhoe, trencher, etc.)
• Valid certification issued by MD Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators as a Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator or Class 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator - OR - valid certification as a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification and/or Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - OR - the ability to obtain the necessary certification within 18 months after hire. (Failure to obtain necessary certification will result in demotion to the appropriate Tech position)
• Possession of a valid Maryland Commercial Class Restricted A driver's license with air brake and tank truck endorsements

LEVEL III REQUIREMENTS ($25.70 - $41.13 per hour) 

• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Minimum 5 year of pipefitting work experience installing current, modern utilities for municipal water and sewer systems
• Valid certification issued by MD Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators as a Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator or Class 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator - OR - valid certification as a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification and/or Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - OR - the ability to obtain the necessary certification within 18 months after hire. (Failure to obtain necessary certification will result in demotion to the appropriate Tech position)
• Possession of a valid Maryland Class A Restricted Commercial Driver’s License with driver's license with air brake and tank truck endorsements 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Basic knowledge of water distribution and sewage collection system operation and maintenance
• Knowledge of basic underground construction site safety procedures
• Strong written and spoken (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately complete forms and reports and the ability to understand and follow written and spoken instructions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly walking and reaching; frequently sitting, stooping/kneeling/crouching, and lifting up to 20 pounds; occasionally climbing lifting up to 50 pounds and driving; and rarely lifts over 50 pounds, pushes over 40 pounds, pulls over 40 pounds and performs repetitive motions
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly working outdoors in a dirty and noisy environment, near machinery and chemicals or fumes, has potential exposure to infectious diseases and is required to wear protective equipment; frequently walks on uneven ground and works below ground level; occasionally works indoors, in cold temperatures (below 32 degrees) and in a dusty environment; and rarely works in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees), in confined spaces and at heights

• Available for rotating on-call schedule and emergency situations
• Promotion to higher classification is obtained by participating in and meeting criteria in the Division's Skill Based Classification program (on-the-job training), the inability to successfully meet these requirements may result in demotion to a lower classification or termination
• In concert with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, verification of employment eligibility and a criminal background check may be conducted
• This position is designated as security-sensitive, requiring satisfactory background investigation, conducted by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, in accordance with established Frederick County policy
• This position is considered essential in the event of an emergency or other event as determined by DUSWM administration

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

1) An evaluation of training and experience
2) One or more interviews
3) A pre-employment physical examination and a pre-employment drug test
4) A pre-employment security sensitive background investigation  

This description reflects management's assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Salary : $18 - $41