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Introduction

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service... Consider joining our team!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

ASTD19\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of Facilities Management\r\n29 St. Johns Street\r\nAnnapolis, MD 21401\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

\r\nThe main purpose of this\r\nposition is to operate the main power plant and auxiliary mechanical rooms in a\r\nState Office Complex to ensure proper quality temperature control of\r\napproximately twenty-three buildings, which could require repairing and\r\nadjusting various heating and air conditioning equipment. The power plant\r\noperates 24/7, the incumbent may be required to work various shifts, weekends\r\nand/or holidays.\r\n\r\nThis is an emergency essential\r\nposition subject to emergency release procedures. Employees in this position\r\nmust be willing and available for duty at all hours, day or night, and are\r\nrequired to remain or report for duty at all hours as needed to maintain the\r\ncontinuous operation of this agency.\r\nIf you are the selected\r\ncandidate for this position, you will be required to complete a Pre-Employment\r\nPhysical, which will assess your ability to safely perform the essential\r\nfunctions of this position.\r\n\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Duties for this position\r\ninclude, but are not limited to:\r\n- Safely operate and maintain\r\ncentral plant equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, and auxiliary\r\nsystems. \r\n- Monitor and record equipment\r\nreadings and respond appropriately to abnormal conditions. \r\n-Perform preventive and\r\ncorrective maintenance to minimize downtime. \r\n-Read and interpret blueprints,\r\nschematics, and technical manuals. \r\n-Utilize computerized\r\nmaintenance management systems (CMMS) and building automation systems. \r\n- Respond effectively to\r\nemergencies and support 24/7 facility operations.\r\n- Work independently while\r\ncollaborating with maintenance staff, contractors, and building management. \r\n- Maintain compliance with\r\nOSHA, environmental, and the State of Maryland safety regulations for a 24-hour\r\noperation.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or\r\npossession of a State high school equivalency certificate.\r\nExperience: Three years of experience as a Stationary Engineer 1st\r\nGrade.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may\r\nsubstitute additional experience up to four years as a licensed first-grade\r\nengineer on a year-for-year basis for the required education.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute\r\nU.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Utilities\r\nman classifications or Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Mechanic, or\r\nUtilities Chief specialty codes in the Equipment Maintenance field of work on a\r\nyear-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nApplicants must possess\r\nthe following additional qualification(s) to be\r\nconsidered. Include clear and specific information on your application\r\nregarding all qualifications.\r\n-Possession of a Maryland First Grade Stationary Engineer License.\r\n-Three years of experience operating and maintaining central plant equipment, including high-pressure boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and associated mechanical systems.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n\r\nStrong preference will be given\r\nto applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s).\r\nInclude clear and specific information on your application regarding all\r\nqualifications.\r\n-Possession of a Maryland First Grade Stationary Engineer License with 5 or more years of central plant operations experience.\r\n-Experience operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, generators, and steam distribution systems in a large institutional, government, healthcare, or higher education facility.\r\n-Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), including Tridium Niagara, Metasys, or other automated building control systems.\r\n-Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as eMaint, Maximo, or a similar platform.\r\n-Experience in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems while minimizing downtime to critical operations.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this\r\nclassification must possess and maintain a current license as a Stationary\r\nEngineer, 1st Grade from the State Board of Stationary Engineers.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n1. Safety Requirements: Ability to use and wear\r\nrequired personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with OSHA, State of\r\nMaryland, and Department of General Services safety policies.\r\n2. Communication Skills: Ability to read\r\ntechnical manuals, maintain accurate operating logs, complete work orders, and\r\ncommunicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and building\r\noccupants.\r\n3. Computer Skills: Proficiency in using\r\ncomputerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), building automation systems\r\n(BAS), and standard office software for documentation and reporting.\r\n4. Certification Maintenance: Must maintain all\r\nrequired licenses and certifications in good standing as a condition of\r\ncontinued employment.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

It is important that you\r\nprovide complete and accurate information on your application. Please\r\ninclude all experience and education that is related to this position. All\r\ninformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date;\r\ninformation submitted after the closing date will not be considered.\r\nCredit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based\r\non the number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such\r\nactivities on your application.\r\nNote that for any position\r\nrequiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a\r\ncollege transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your\r\ntranscript as part of the application process.\r\n\r\nThe examination for this position will consist of a rating of your education,\r\ntraining and experience related to the requirements of the position. Successful\r\ncandidates will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized as\r\nBEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED. The eligibility list will\r\nbe valid for one year and may be extended. The list will be used by the\r\nhiring authority to select employees for interviews. Eligible lists may be used\r\nto fill future vacancies of the same classification.\r\nPlease note, selected\r\ncandidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and\r\nFederal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.\r\nYou must be legally authorized\r\nunder the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the\r\nposition for which you apply.\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a\r\ngenerous benefits package that includes:\r\n- Free mass transit in\r\nBaltimore & Annapolis\r\n- Generous paid leave that\r\nincreases with years of service\r\n- Paid holidays\r\n- Health coverage with low\r\nout-of-pocket costs\r\n\r\n\r\n- Employee & employer\r\ncontributory pension plan\r\n\r\nClick on the link below for more information.\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Contact linda.wallace@maryland.govor call 410-767-1386 with questions\r\nabout this recruitment. The online application process is STRONGLY\r\npreferred. Apply online atdgs.maryland.gov- Human Resources > Employment > Current Openings. If\r\nyou are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper\r\napplication to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St.,\r\nSuite 1311, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the closing date and time. TTY Users:\r\ncall via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities\r\nand bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their\r\nservice to our country.\r\n