Introduction
The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) was created by the State Legislature in 1999 as an executive agency with the mission of assisting veterans, active duty service members, their families and dependents, in securing benefits earned through military service.
Under the Department of Veterans and Military Families are five major programs:
Service and Benefits Program
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Cemetery
Memorial Program Communications Outreach
Advocacy Program’s Maryland Veterans Trust Fund
GRADE
ASTD5
LOCATION OF POSITION
11501 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
14205 Pleasant Valley Road, NE Flintstone, MD 21530
POSITION DUTIES
Cleans, maintains and services State buildings;
Collects, recycles and disposes of trash and other items from State buildings;
Cleans floors, halls and stairways; Waxes and buffs floors and stairways;
Shampoos and vacuums rugs, carpets and upholstered furniture;
Cleans and disinfects restrooms and replaces supplies;
Dusts, cleans and makes minor repairs to furniture;
Loads and unloads supplies and equipment from trucks, moves office furniture and equipment and sets up chairs and tables for meetings and special events;
Performs routine building maintenance such as making minor roof repairs, preparing surfaces for painting, installing and replacing light bulbs, cleaning and unclogging drains, traps and lines, and replacing washers;
Inspects and replaces filters, belts and switches on equipment, cleans and lubricates machinery and tools, changes motor fluids and sharpens blades;
Cleans windows and walls;
Prepares routine inventory and supply reports and maintains work records;
Delivers mail and performs errands;
May make beds and clean and disinfect hospital wards and areas designated for patient use;
May perform outdoor maintenance and grounds care;
Performs other related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: None.
Experience: None.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in grounds and/or building maintenance.
- Experience with small power tool use, lawn mowers and trimmers.
- Ability to clean and move heavy objects when necessary.
- Able to communicate effectively with thepublic.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
