Trades Maintenance Worker III

Trades Maintenance Worker III

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County's need for affordable housing. HOC is authorized to acquire, own, lease, and operate housing; to provide for the construction or renovation of housing; obtain financial assistance from any public or private source to assist its housing activities; and arrange for social services, resident services, and daycare.

Job Description:

The Trade Maintenance Worker III is responsible for the installation, operation, modification, repair, troubleshooting and testing of new and existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and associated equipment including residential, scattered-sites, and commercial boilers and chillers.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the work of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, appliance maintenance and repairs and correcting minor structural problems
• Perform preliminary estimate of materials, time and labor necessary to complete a job and is responsible to lead others by providing instruction, guidance, and cross-training of employees in skills of the trade
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Completion of high school or high school certificate of completion or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least three years of experience with installation, operation, modification, repair troubleshooting and testing of new and existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and associated equipment including residential, scattered-sites, and commercial boilers and chillers.

Essentials Duties & Responsibilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials common to the HVAC trade and of the building and fire codes as related to work performed within the HVAC trade.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to use and maintain all hand and power tools used in the related trades.
• Ability to work stand-by shifts or to respond to emergency service calls.
• Ability to occasionally lift items that weigh as much as 100 pounds or more and to frequently carry items that weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform work inside and outside year around, from scaffolding, high ladders, platforms and roofs.
• Ability to work overhead or in stretched, cramped, and in awkward or tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to wear and use personal protective clothing and equipment for protection when exposed to dust, fumes, chemicals, and other irritants to eyes, ears, nose, skin and respiratory system.
• Ability to conduct failure analysis and to modify equipment and make recommendations both in equipment changes and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work from mechanical drawings, specifications sketches, and work orders and prepare material lists and specifications.
• Ability to deal tactfully, effectively and equitably with people.

*Grade 19: Min: $57,971 / Mid: $76,134 / Max: $94,298 | | Salary determined by departmental budget- Offer commensurate with experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Low-income residents in Montgomery County with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

HOC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. HOC promotes a drug-free workplace.

HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records in determining suitability for employment. Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.