Facility Maintenance Technician I

FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I (7887) (GRADE 7) 

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is recruiting for the Facility Maintenance Technician I (FMT I) position.  This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill current and future vacancies in this classification throughout the agency.
 

This is the entry level of maintenance and construction work on facilities such as bridges, buildings, bulkheads, highways, parking areas, piers, railroads, ramps, roads, taxiways, tunnels, or adjacent areas of the Maryland Department of Transportation. Employees utilize the tools, operate the motorized equipment, and perform the manual tasks essential to the upkeep and appearance of a facility. Employees work independently or as members of a crew. At the journey level, employees may work within a specialized trade. Employees do not supervise, but may provide guidance, instruction, and assistance to other employees.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a Facility Maintenance Technician IV or other designated official. This is maintenance work requiring physical exertion, which is performed either outdoors under all weather conditions or inside an MDOT building. On some assignments, employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds, and may also be required to work at high elevations or perform their job in cramped quarters in buildings or underground. Employees in this class are considered essential employees and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous and safe operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shift work, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The incumbent may be exposed to:

• Hazardous weather and weather extremes 
• Dangerous highway conditions & situations
• Extreme noise levels and vibration while operating or riding equipment
• Hazardous materials including pesticides 
• Hazards of nature such as animals, poisonous insects, and plants

Minimum Qualification:

Education:  Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience:  None.

License: Employees must possess a Class C motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland with less than four (4) points.
 
 ***Note all applications must include Driver's License number, State of Issue, and expiration date. Applications without this information will be rejected.

Note:  Employees must meet all Department of Budget and Management policies required for operation of State-owned vehicles to continue employment.

2.  Candidates hired into the Facility Maintenance Technician I, classification must satisfy the employing administration's training and certification program requirements during the probationary period.
 
3.  Employees in the Facility Maintenance Technician I classification must satisfy the employing administration's training and certification program requirements to be eligible for advancement to higher levels.
 
4.  Employees seeking transfer to another administration must satisfy that administration's training and certification program requirements.
 1.  Applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance on high structures and in cramped quarters in tunnels, underground and in buildings.

2.  Employees must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required in order to maintain continuous and safe operation of a facility.  Employees are subject to being on call 24 hours a day and will be required to maintain a reliable communication link at their own expense for the purpose of emergency call back requirements.

3.  Employees who work with or may be exposed to hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead-based paint or chromium may be required to undergo periodic medical testing, pass hazardous materials training and have the ability to wear a respirator.

4.  Employees in these classifications are considered "Essential Employees" and may be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.

5.  Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

6.  Employees in this classifications are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

TO APPLY:  All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be (use of this option allows the application to be saved).
 
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information.  To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
 
Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment.
 
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The State of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities. 
   
The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.   
   
Please Note: The Maryland State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
 
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. 
   
If you have any questions, please contact the Strategic Hiring Division at the email and/or number(s) listed below:

SHAStrategicHiring@mdot.maryland.gov
410-545-0064 
   

QUESTION:  I’ve applied, now what?
ANSWER:  You will be contacted to interview if you have met the minimum requirements for the position and if there are any current or projected vacancies in the locations you indicated you would like to be considered for.
 
QUESTION:  I’ve applied but haven’t received an interview yet. When will I be interviewed?
ANSWER:  You will be interviewed if you meet the minimum requirements for the position and there are any current or projected vacancies in the areas you indicated you would like to be considered for. Since this recruitment is for the entire state, some shops will likely not have vacancies at the time of application.
 
QUESTION:  I’ve interviewed, now what?
ANSWER:  You will be provided directions by your HR representative which will include undergoing a background investigation and medical screening through Concentra.
 
QUESTION:  I can't make it to/missed my Concentra appointment what should I do?
ANSWER:  Contact the Concentra location directly where your appointment was scheduled to be handled at. Also, inform your HR representative.
 
QUESTION:  I’ve completed everything and still haven’t received a job offer. What’s the hold up?
ANSWER:  It will depend on your specific circumstances, but it could be one of the following:
 

• Background investigation still on-going
• There are no current vacancies in the shops you indicated you would like to be considered for
• Pending additional medical evaluations (this would have been discussed with you during your medical screening). There may be several items causing a delay
• Other issues

QUESTION:  How long will I have to wait for a start date?
ANSWER:  This is largely dependent on what shops have current vacancies and how quickly you complete all the steps of the recruitment process. It is critical that you quickly schedule any fingerprinting or medical screenings and return all paperwork as soon as you can.

Salary : $40,626 - $51,674