Building Repairer - Department of General Services

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$43,823.00 - $49,062.00 Annually

A Building Repairer maintains and repairs the physical structures and utility systems of public buildings. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in and outside of public buildings where such conditions as the seasonal extremes of weather, cramped spaces and working at heights from ladders and scaffolding may be encountered.

The work requires moderate physical exertion involving the movement of lumber, cement, pipes, and masonry products.

• Education:
  
  Graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
• Experience:
  
  Have three years of experience in building repair and maintenance work, including experience in four of the following five trades: plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry or electrical work.
• Equivalency:
  Six months of additional experience in one of the five above‑mentioned trades may be substituted for each year of the high school or GED requirement.
• Licenses:
  Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license, or an equivalent out‑of‑state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management. A city driver’s license may be required within one year of employment. Provisional driver’s license is not acceptable. You must upload a copy of your valid driver’s license with your application.

• Knowledge of the tools, materials, techniques and equipment of four of the five following areas: painting, carpentry, masonry, plumbing or electrical trades.
• Skill in performing painting, carpentry, masonry, plumbing or electrical work.
• Ability to work on ladders and scaffolds.

• Background Check:
  Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
• Probation:
  All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six‑month probation.
• Eligibility:
  Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
• Education Accreditation:
  Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained outside the U.S. must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained es.org.
• Final date to receive applications:
  Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.

Ayomide Arodoye
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II
Email:
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Arodoye

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.