Facility Maintenance Technician I

　　Salary

　　$40,626.00 - $51,674.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Statewide

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　7887-SHA-71-100-MT-01/2024

　　Department

　　State Highway Administration

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　This position will officially open on January 19, 2024

　　FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I (7887) (GRADE 7)

　　The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is recruiting for the Facility Maintenance Technician I (FMT I) position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill current and future vacancies in this classification throughout the agency.

　　This is the entry level of maintenance and construction work on facilities such as bridges, buildings, bulkheads, highways, parking areas, piers, railroads, ramps, roads, taxiways, tunnels, or adjacent areas of the Maryland Department of Transportation. Employees utilize the tools, operate the motorized equipment, and perform the manual tasks essential to the upkeep and appearance of a facility. Employees work independently or as members of a crew. At the journey level, employees may work within a specialized trade. Employees do not supervise, but may provide guidance, instruction, and assistance to other employees.

　　Incumbents receive general supervision from a Facility Maintenance Technician IV or other designated official. This is maintenance work requiring physical exertion, which is performed either outdoors under all weather conditions or inside an MDOT building. On some assignments, employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds, and may also be required to work at high elevations or perform their job in cramped quarters in buildings or underground. Employees in this class are considered essential employees and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous and safe operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shift work, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

　　IMPORTANT: Due to current operational limitations caused by COVID-19, we are only providing electronic notifications of your application status to the email address provided on the application. We will not send paper notifications, regardless of notification preference listed on the application. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to ensure the email address provided is accurate and the account is reviewed regularly. Timely attention to application notifications is important. Your email provider may have security levels which disrupt our email receipt. We suggest monitoring all email folders, including Spam or Junk, as needed.

　　Click the green button on this screen to apply online.

　　Click on this link to find the nearest District Shop:

　　https://www.roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/pages/index.aspx?PageId=839

　　PLEASE NOTE: ANYONE INTERESTED IN BEING CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I POSITIONS IN THESE COUNTIES MUST APPLY AT THIS TIME.

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Qualification:

　　Education: Completion of the eighth grade.

　　Experience: None.

　　License: Employees must possess a Class C motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland with less than four (4) points.

　　***Note all applications must include Driver's License number, State of Issue, and expiration date. Applications without this information will be rejected.Licenses & Certifications

　　Employees in the Facility Maintenance Technician I classification are assigned duties which require the operation of motor vehicles. Employees must possess a Class C motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. During the probationary period, the employee will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland, depending on the type of equipment operated, that must be maintained for continued employment. This includes obtaining and maintaining a valid US DOT Medical Card (or MVA-issued waiver) every two years. Note:Note: Employees must meet all Department of Budget and Management policies required for operation of State-owned vehicles to continue employment.

　　Candidates hired into the Facility Maintenance Technician I, classification must satisfy the employing administration's training and certification program requirements during the probationary period.

　　Employees in the Facility Maintenance Technician I classification must satisfy the employing administration's training and certification program requirements to be eligible for advancement to higher levels.

　　Employees seeking transfer to another administration must satisfy that administration's training and certification program requirements.

　　Additional Information

　　Applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance on high structures and in cramped quarters in tunnels, underground and in buildings.

　　Employees must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required in order to maintain continuous and safe operation of a facility. Employees are subject to being on call 24 hours a day and will be required to maintain a reliable communication link at their own expense for the purpose of emergency call back requirements.

　　Employees who work with or may be exposed to hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead-based paint or chromium may be required to undergo periodic medical testing, pass hazardous materials training and have the ability to wear a respirator.

　　Employees in these classifications are considered "Essential Employees" and may be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.

　　Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

　　Employees in this classifications are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

　　TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be (use of this option allows the application to be saved).

　　Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

　　Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment.

　　Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

　　The State of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

　　The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

　　Please Note: The Maryland State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

　　Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.

　　If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:

　　410-545-8358

　　Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.

　　Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

　　WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　MDOT SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

　　Issue Date: 03/29/2021

　　Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

　　https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

　　Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

　　*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

　　01

　　Do you have an 8th grade education or higher?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Did you provide your driver's license number, state of issue, and expiration date in questions 10 through 13 above? Failure to supply the required information will result in the disapproval of your application.

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Please indicate which Maryland county you reside in. For out of state candidates select the Maryland county closest to you. If your application is approved, your county selection may be used to determine the most appropriate interview location after the job posting closes.

　　Allegany

　　Anne Arundel

　　Baltimore

　　Calvert

　　Caroline

　　Carroll

　　Cecil

　　Charles

　　Dorchester

　　Frederick

　　Garrett

　　Harford

　　Howard

　　Kent

　　Montgomery

　　Prince George's

　　Queen Anne's

　　Saint Mary's

　　Somerset

　　Talbot

　　Washington

　　Wicomico

　　Worcester

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　　Agency

　　Maryland Department of Transportation

　　Address

　　See Job Posting for Specific Address to Mail an Application ------------, Maryland, ------------

　　Phone

　　See Job Posting

　　Website

　　http://www.mdot.maryland.gov

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