Position Type:
Building Maintenance
Date Posted:
4/21/2026
Location:
Central Maintenance and Operations
Date Available:
06/16/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Please read this job description and the applications in its entirety. Only applications that meet and submit all required materials will be considered.
The Frederick County Public School (FCPS) District's mission is to inspire, innovate & motivate. FCPS serves more than 46,000 students and 280,000 residents in twelve municipalities spread across 667 square miles. FCPS provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment, where excellence in college and career preparedness are paramount. The commitment to our community is to provide exceptional education and equity for "every child, every day".
Work Year Calendar and Hours
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12-month position (260 days / year), 8 hours per day
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3 Positions Available
For more information about employee benefits please go to: www.fcps.org/benefits
Salary
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Support Salary Scale Grade S06: $21.23 per hour
Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is non-exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System. Please see linked salary scale for the full range.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Apprentice I is the entry level in which incumbents learn and perform tasks in the designated skilled trade area (HVAC/R) within the Department of Maintenance. While working under the direction of a licensed journey-level or higher position, the Apprentice I performs routine work in maintenance, service, and repair tasks in the trade. The work includes providing preventative maintenance for the equipment/systems, learning how to install and repair of equipment/systems, entering records related to time, materials and costs in the database system, as well as maintaining a clean and safe work area.
The Apprentice I and Apprentice II job class correlates with a four (4)-year apprentice program in which the employee accumulates the necessary training and skills to attain the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) or Plumbing Journeyperson's License. Despite the link to the apprentice program, no employment contract is implied. Employees in this position shall enroll and remain active in a state-registered, time-based apprentice program. Employees are eligible to move into an Apprentice II position upon completion and approval of the FCPS Apprentice Training Plan.
Employees in these job classes will receive structured and supervised on the job training while serving as a full-time benefitted employee of the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) and will also complete related instruction, as offered by a state registered apprentice program sponsor. Expenses for the program sponsors related instruction will be covered by FCPS, to the extent permitted by the support staff tuition benefits. The employees work schedule may be altered to allow for the attendance of related instruction during work hours, exclusive of travel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Instructional time and/or participates and attend training related to tools, safety, and compliance.
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Learns and assists in providing preventive maintenance by inspecting, testing and servicing heating, cooling and ventilation equipment.
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Learns and assists in troubleshooting and implementing repairs on building equipment and related equipment.
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Maintains work area in a clean, safe and sanitary manner and that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA trade-specific, and FCPS standards, policies, and procedures.
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Travel frequently between facilities, operating vehicles in accordance with FCPS regulations.
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Documents the cost of repairs and services by keeping records of time materials to be charged to each job using CMMS and
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providing updates to the designated supervisors regarding the status of work projects, material consumed and man-hours utilized.
The above list is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Experience:
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High school diploma, GED equivalent, or currently enrolled in a program to achieve this within twelve (12) months.
Certification/License:
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Valid driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle in accordance with Board of Education policies
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Maintain a current State of Maryland apprentice license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Experience:
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Experience in the trade field
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Application and use of testing equipment used in checking, testing, and analyzing licensed trade systems.
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Methods, materials, tools, safety practices, and equipment used in the trade
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Applicable safety codes, ordinances, and regulations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
The following knowledge, skills and abilities detailed below will make a candidate successful in this position.
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Knowledge and use of culturally responsive practices
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Ability to understand and apply written communication skills.
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Ability to safely and effectively use hand and power tools and equipment used in the HVAC/R trade.
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Ability to develop the knowledge to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems and subsystems, including the control and balancing of these systems.
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Ability to use computerized systems including the computerized maintenance management system, office software, and building automation systems.
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Ability to develop the knowledge to read and work from blueprints, e-manuals, technical manuals, charts, and schematics
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Ability to maintain accurate records and reports on completed assignments.
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Ability to observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to understand and apply verbal and written directions.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.
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Management and organizational skills that demonstrate the ability to prioritize work under time constraints, as well as flexibility in an environment of multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
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Ability to handle confidential and highly sensitive information in a professional manner.
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Regular and predictable attendance.
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Strong commitment to excellent stakeholder service
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Capability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
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Ability to progressively work independently and under minimal supervision
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
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The physical requirements of this position include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, crawling, reaching above and below shoulder level, ascending or descending a ladder, climbing stairs, driving cars, repetitive motion of the hands/fingers (e.g., keyboarding, turning pages), fine manipulation with fingers, pinching with fingers, grasping with hand, gripping, lifting/carrying more 50 pounds, pushing/pulling more than 50 pounds, balancing on narrow surfaces, balancing on slippery surfaces, balancing on uneven surfaces, seeing objects at a distance, using depth perception, distinguishing colors, seeing close work (e.g., typed print), hearing conversations or sounds, hearing via radio or telephone, distinguishing odors by smell, communicating through speech, and communicating by writing/reading.
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The work environment requirements of this position include: exposure to inclement weather, exposure to cold water, work in confined areas, exposure to dust/fumes, exposure to hazardous equipment, exposure to electrical outlets, work at heights up to 25 feet, work around moving machinery, work on and off moving equipment, work on slippery surfaces, exposure to high noise levels, and use of hot equipment.
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Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT'S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.
