Building Engineer 2A/HVAC/Stationary Engineer - REPOST
Prince George's County - upper marlboro, MD
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Salary: $38,272.00 - $65,905.00 Annually Location : Largo, MD Job Type: Probationary FT Job Number: 08513 Department: Department of Health Division: HD Facilities Unit B Opening Date: 10/16/2024 Closing Date: 10/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Nature and Variety of Work Come join our team! Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. We are Prince George's Proud! The Prince George's County Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Building Engineer 2A/Stationary Engineer , grade A15, in the General Services/OOA division. Candidates must possess a Second (2nd) Class Stationary Engineer's License. THIS POSITION HAS BEEN REPOSTED. CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION NUMBER DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. About the Position This is lead supervisory skilled work in the inspection, maintenance, repair and operation of multifaceted environmental and energy management systems in assigned County owned and leased buildings. Incumbent is responsible for coordinating or directing subordinate trade and labor personnel in the accomplishment of duties related to building operation in accordance with departmental policies, rules and regulations. Also, responsible for inspecting all buildings HVAC, Boiler and Water towers while keeping accurate notes and making recommendations for system upgrades and systems maintenance. Work is performed under the general supervision of higher-level management positions. About the Agency The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public's health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities. Examples of Work Performs daily inspection of buildings operational systems. Complete any adjustments and changing of belts as needed and determine if other replacement items are needed. Lead building technicians in building maintenance needs and concerns. Reads, analyzes, and interprets engineering blueprints/plans and specifications to obtain knowledge about the nature, scope, and details of boiler/HVAC maintenance while ensuring compliance with established codes, standards and specifications. Plans/schedules/directs the work activities of subordinate trade and labor personnel to determine employee, equipment, and material requirements and work methods required to see a project from beginning to end. Maintain accurate knowledge of current and emerging public property management and general government services administration concepts, practices, regulations, and trends sufficient to provide sound advice and recommendations for executive level decision-making. Keeps records of needed corrections and future concerns. Make supervisor aware of these concerns and or issues. Keep buildings air temperature at comfortable levels for staff and outside clients. Work under direction of facilities superintendent to set work expectations with a variety of tasks involving the maintenance operation for County owned and leased Health facilities. Utilizes knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in building maintenance and operations. Accepts directions from the facilities superintendent and provide input on the estimated time and materials required for building operations and maintenance using established procedures. Receive work order requests and facility related problems from immediate supervisor, facilities superintendent. Provide copies of all work performed, materials and equipment used to immediate supervisor, so they can prepare summary reports and create files of all projects. Coordinate with engineers, contractors, inspectors and other agencies to explain and resolve any potential problem relative to any County owned and leased Health facilities. Maintains accurate, complete, and retrievable records of the daily activities performed by the contractors and inspectors (i.e., man hours, equipment used, voucher payments, etc.) for reporting and record keeping purposes. Conducts thorough inspections of assigned environmental systems to ensure proper operation, maintenance and safety of system. Remove snow and spread salt in small areas where outside contractors may not be responsible after incumbent weather events. Willingly and cooperatively perform related duties consistent with job class standards. Must communicate effectively and professionally with every level of staff and escalate issues to the appropriate channels Qualifications Graduation from high school plus/and Nine (9) months of experience in the maintenance/repair/installation of heating/cooling/ventilating (HVAC) systems; Possession of a Second (2nd) Class Stationary Engineer's License as established by the Maryland Department of Licensing and Regulation, Board of Examining Engineers. Possession of a valid driver's license. Willingness to respond to emergency service calls on a 24-hour basis. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provide the required knowledges, skills and abilities, will be considered. Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from high school plus five (5) years of experience in the maintenance/repair/installation of heating/cooling/ventilating systems (HVAC) with at least one (1) year at the lead/supervisory level EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. Additional Information Job Location : 1701 Mc Cormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774 Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must: Possession of a Second (2nd) Class Stationary Engineer's License as established by the Maryland Department of Licensing and Regulation, Board of Examining Engineers. Possession of a valid driver's license. Willingness to respond to emergency service calls on a 24-hour basis. Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable. May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at or visit their /E-Verify. INTERNAL APPLICANTS : If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure. Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace General Plan Information: The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31. A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse. Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent. The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services). New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date. The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire. After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption). Employee Benefits Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution % Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services For additional details, please visit: 01 I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position. Yes No 02 Which best describes your level of education completed? High School Diploma or G.E.D Some college Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree /JD Doctorate/PHD Other I did not graduate from High School or receive a GED 03 Select the amount of experience that you have as it relates to working within a maintenance, repair, and installation of heating/cooling/ventilating (HVAC) systems. No Experience Less than 9 months 9 months to 1 year 2 Years 3-4 Years 5+ Years 04 Please detail your experience to question 3 as well as list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. If no experience, please type N/A or No Experience. 05 Do you have a valid driver's license? No Yes 06 Do you possess a Maryland Second (2nd) Class Stationary Engineer's License? Yes no 07 If you selected "Yes" for the previous question on your Stationary License, please attach a copy of your license to your application and include the state, city, license/registration number and expiration date here. If no license, please enter "N/A". 08 How many years of lead or supervisory experience do you have in maintenance or HVAC? No experience Less than 1 year 1 to 2 years 3 years 4 or more years 09 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. 10 Do you have experience inspecting building HVAC, Boiler and Water tower systems, keeping accurate notes and making recommendations for system upgrades and systems maintenance? No Yes 11 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. 12 Are you willing to respond to emergency service calls on a 24 hour basis? No Yes 13 Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave. Yes No Required Question
Created: 2024-10-20