SUPPORT Vacancies Frederick County Public Schools (301) 644- 5000
You may also contact the Support Vacancy Hotline - (301) 644-5123
October 12, 2009

Please respond separately for each position. Only written responses received by the deadline date will be considered.

Position: Maintenance Mechanic - HVAC/R

Location:

  • Maintenance Department


    Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
  • Demonstration of required physical abilities
  • Complete familiarity with methods, techniques, materials, and tools used in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of heating, air-conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration systems and sub-systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems and sub-systems including the control and balancing of these systems
  • Four years of journeyman experience or a journeyman's license and/or trade/occupational training related to maintenance/electrical trades
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to understand and apply verbal and written directions
  • Maintenance of a license enabling employee to operate FCPS vehicle
  • Availability for emergency response and overtime when needed
  • EPA refrigerant certification

    Essential Functions:

    This employee performs as a skilled trade mechanic in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and sub-systems in Board facilities as assigned. The maintenance mechanic (HVACR) works under the supervision of the lead maintenance mechanic.

  • The primary functions of this employee are preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
  • The secondary functions are design and installation of systems and services, alterations, and upgrading.
  • Become familiar with and stay abreast of the Maintenance Management System and all changes.
  • Use, maintain, and safeguard tools of the trade. Acquire and maintain knowledge of proper utilization of instrumentation.
  • Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair indoor and outdoor equipment and control systems for ventilation and fresh air intake systems.
  • Design, manufacture, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair specified ducts and pipe delivery systems for air, water, steam, and refrigerant gas.
  • Move equipment and furniture as necessary.
  • Comply with federal, state, and Frederick County Public School policies, regulations, and directives relating to safety, building codes, work techniques, and methods of performing assigned tasks.
  • Complete forms needed to document repair status, orders, etc.
  • Read and understand building plans and specifications.

    Other Duties:

  • Perform tasks in all trade disciplines in support of the cluster maintenance/repair functions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Salary:

  • Support Salary Scale, Grade 11, 12 month position (260 days -- 8 hours/day)
  • Starting Salary $19.51/hour


    Apply: If you are a current employee, you MUST submit written interest before 4pm on the deadline date to: The Human Resources Officer, 7630 Hayward Road, Frederick, MD 21702 or by fax (301) 644-5141. All letters MUST include your name, address, home and work phone numbers, current position and work location, along with resume and/or work history. Applicants should present information that reveals their qualifications for the position. If you are not a current employee, submit an Employment Application to the above address before 4pm on the deadline date with a cover letter indicating your interest.



    Deadline:  Wednesday, December 09, 2009

    * FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EMBRACES THE SPIRIT AND REQUIREMENTS OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY *