General Maintenance Mechanic

General maintenance mechanic

Position type:

Maintenance/maintenance

Date posted:

11/17/2025

Location:

Central maintenance and operations

Date available:

Asap

Closing date:

Open until filled

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The frederick county public school (fcps) district's mission is to inspire, innovate & motivate. Fcps serves more than 46,000 students and 280,000 residents in twelve municipalities spread across 667 square miles. Fcps provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment, where excellence in college and career preparedness are paramount. The commitment to our community is to provide exceptional education and equity for "every child, every day".

Work year calendar and hours

* 12-month position (260 days / year), 8 hours per day

* hours: tbd

For more information about employee benefits please go to:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

Salary

* support salary scale grade s08: $23.85 per hour; starting

Under the fair labor and standards act this position is non-exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the frederick county public school system.

Position overview

The general maintenance mechanic performs general maintenance and repairs on buildings, grounds and equipment, and a variety of machinery and equipment on 18-20 assigned buildings, covering approximately 1.8 million square feet of space. Work in this class is characterized by general and varied construction or repair work involving knowledge of several maintenance areas such as, but not limited to general maintenance, hvac/r, carpentry, and masonry.

This position reports to the maintenance area supervisor.

Essential functions

General facility maintenance

* perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to building components, including doors, hardware, partitions, flooring, ceilings, and masonry.

* maintain and repair general facility equipment and fixtures.

* assist with carpentry and roofing-related maintenance tasks.

* conduct preventive maintenance procedures

* perform inspections to identify and report issues requiring further attention.

* ensure work areas adhere to occupational safety and cleanliness standards.

* provide exceptional customer service and maintain professional relationships throughout the organization.

Support for licensed trades

* assist licensed hvac/r, electricians, and plumbers with tasks as needed.

* perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance to support hvac, electrical, and plumbing systems under the guidance of licensed personnel.

* support the servicing and cleaning of mechanical systems, such as boilers, to ensure operational efficiency.

Administrative time

* enter time and material on a tablet daily utilizing computerized maintenance management program.

* maintain record keeping and providing inventory updates

* procurement of parts needed to perform repairs

* reconciling and tendering of receipts in people soft

* the above list is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Required qualifications

Education/training/experience:

* high school diploma or ged equivalent

* two (2) years of paid professional experience in the construction field in any one, or combination, of the following trades; electrical, plumbing, carpentry, air-conditioning, heating, roofing, or equipment maintenance.

Certification/license:

* valid driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle in accordance with board of education policies

Preferred qualifications

Education/training/experience:

* vocational training in a construction / commercial field.

* maintenance experience in large, institutional facilities.

* familiarity with the fcps policies, goals and programs.

Certification/license:

* osha certification

Knowledge, skills & abilities

The following knowledge, skills and abilities detailed below will make a candidate successful in this position.

* position will require continual monitoring of a company-provided communications device (cellular phone) and the ability to respond in a timely manner to facility emergencies

* ability to work under stress within limited time constraints, and adapt to changing situations and conditions

* ability to operate a vehicle in accordance with board of education policies

* frequent travel between multiple facilities

* ability to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

* present a professional appearance and maintain a safe work environment by consistently wearing company provided uniforms and approved footwear, and other appropriate ppe for the work task being performed

* use provided personal protective equipment

* attend and participate in training and satisfy testing requirements

* able to access elevated and subsurface work spaces via ladders, lifts, scaffolding, hatches, and manholes

* able to work in environments subject to hot and cold temperatures and hazards such as electrical shock, chemical exposure, and fall

Physical requirements & work environment

* the physical…