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DJS- Alfred D. Noyes Children Center
Facilities Maintenance
9925 Blackwell Rd.
Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of the Skilled Trades Specialist IV, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!
This position is responsible for the daily-uninterrupted operation of the Alfred D. Noyes Children’s Center and handles maintenance duties such as HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and preventative maintenance. The Skilled Trades Specialist IV may also handle new construction, installations, alterations, renovations, painting, and repairs of facility equipment, electrical work and grounds maintenance/snow removal in order to maintain the facility.
This position requires the incumbent to work second shift, 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Skilled Trades Specialist IV position duties include, but are not limited to:
- Performing maintenance and repairs for all building systems to maintain the facility.
- Installing, repairing and maintaining plumbing systems.
- Performing maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Performs road repair and walkways.
- Applying plaster to walls and ceilings, repairing damaged surfaces and performing concrete work on various structures.
- Prepares interior and exterior surfaces for painting.
- Operates central air conditioning plants and equipment, conducts safety inspections of boilers and provides oversight to the cleaning, repair and maintenance of furnaces and boilers.
- Providing year-round outside grounds maintenance for DJS facilities to maintain a safe and properly manicured property
- Assisting in the relocation of furniture and other equipment necessary to provide the proper environment of occupants at various buildings.
- Carries out repairs to buildings as a Skilled Trades Specialist IV. Exhibits the ability to interpret and analyze specific instructions provided by the supervising Maintenance Supervisor IV for minor repairs.
- Performs the Preventive Maintenance plan as instructed for the facility plant operation in accordance with all required repairs.
- Performs all responsibilities assigned by the supervising Maintenance Supervisor IV; exhibits skills necessary to operate all maintenance tools.
- Performs emergency repairs.
- Performs functions as related to Logistics Control.
- Performs proper operation of all State owned vehicles and ground equipment in accordance with all DJS policies.
- Daily record keeping to ensure compliance with DJS and ACA standards.
- Responds to the facility when instructed to complete repairs and for weather related facility operations.
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency
certificate.
Experience: Five years of experience performing skilled trade work in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, masonry, painting, or welding work.
Note:
1. Candidates may substitute additional years of experience for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher, as a non-commissioned officer in utilities classifications or mechanical maintenance management specialty codes in utility systems repair, on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications:
- Experience in grounds maintenance
- Experience overseeing a complex repair or renovation project by ensure that the work met safety codes and state regulations, stayed on budget, and was completed on time.
- Experience staying current with changes in building codes, OSHA standards, and trade-specific regulations.
- Experience mentoring or supervising lower-level technicians.
1. Employees 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.
2. Employees in this classification who perform electrical work and are assigned to facilities that mandate licensed electricians must possess a current license as a Master Electrician or other appropriate electrician license from a local board or from the Maryland State Board of Master Electricians, 500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-3651.
3. Employees in this classification who perform work as a plumber must possess a Maryland Journeyman/Gas Fitter License.
Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.
The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements.
Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education.
For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.
If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
The online application process is
strongly recommended. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire via email or fax to the addresses provided below. For fax or mail submissions, please ensure that each page includes your first and last name, the recruitment number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your Social Security number. All paper application materials must be received by
5:00 PM on the closing date of the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those submitted with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services-Recruitment & Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Nicole Jones, Recruitment #25-001972-0002
Fax number 410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or
[email protected].
Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at
[email protected]. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.
DJS is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Specifically, we value diverse experiences regarding the educational background and justice system contact.
DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.
Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.
Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.
We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.
