Mechanical Technician Jobs in Maryland

INTRODUCTION

Manage, monitor, and operate all heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) and mechanical equipment within assigned building(s). Provides direction and oversight to lower level employees and assigned contractors operating in assigned building(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Operates and maintains a variety of HVAC and Mechanical systems to include but not limited to, low pressure and high pressure, steam, and hot water boilers, air handler units, variable refrigerant flow systems, variable air volume systems, pneumatic compressors and controls, fuel oil tanks, and related equipment, domestic hot water, generator, various types of chillers, various types of pumps, various types of unit ventilators, hydronic systems, and more.
- Performs inspections, preventative maintenance and minor repairs on various HVAC and mechanical equipment. To include but not limited to filter changes, belt maintenance, oiling and lubrication of motors and bearings, coil cleaning, drain maintenance, punching of boiler and chiller tubes, air compressor maintenance, inspection of pressure vessels, inspection of safety valves and controls, and more.
- Knowledge and experience with building automation controls and programs. Monitoring and adjustments of temperature and schedule settings.
- Knowledge and experience with keeping accurate daily logs. Ability to input data into a computerized maintenance management system.
- Knowledge and experience with sizing of pumps, water flow calculations, heat load calculations, pipe sizing and installation.
- Knowledge and experience with National Electrical Code, National Gas Code, basic to intermediate electrical and plumbing knowledge.
- Supervise and manage other maintenance and service employees assigned to assist.
- Manage inventory and requisition supplies through supervisor.
- Maintain boiler and mechanical rooms, includes sump pump monitoring, lights and ballast replacement, maintaining safety protocol for workspace as prescribed by OSHA regulations.
- Monitors and assists in maintaining hydronic system water treatment.
- Manage, monitor, and maintain records on assigned building HVAC and mechanical equipment. Report activities to Regional Mechanical Supervisor.

MAXIMUM SALARY

42.79

MINIMUM SALARY

27.89

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Unless expressly stated otherwise with respect to the qualifications indicated in the position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Trade school diploma or equivalent
- Three years of experience in the operations, maintenance and repair of commercial hot water and steam boilers, commercial air handler units and related equipment.
- Must possess and maintain valid second or third-grade stationary engineer's certificate issued by the Maryland State Board of Examining Engineers
- Must possess a universal EPA refrigerant certification.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class C driver's license and provide own transportation.
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals pertaining to operation and maintenance of equipment. Operation and Maintenance Manuals, sequence of operation manuals, specification sheets, and other technical literature.
- Ability to assign and review the work of others.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Must possess basic HVAC hand tools, including but not limited to hand drill, test meters, refrigerant gauge sets, etc.

FULL TIME OR PART TIME

Full time

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
- Upload copies of all transcripts - undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
- Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
- All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
- All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

BENEFITS

This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the Local 44 (L44) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($27.89 - $33.54)