Preventive Maintenance Lead, Dept. of Facility Operations; Upcounty​/Ad Closes

Preventive Maintenance Lead, Dept. of Facility Operations (Upcounty), 8hrs / 12mos, Ad Closes 01-21-26

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Under general supervision, leads and/or performs equipment repair, replacement, and preventative maintenance checks and services. Assists in the day-to-day oversight of preventive maintenance technicians and specialists that perform semi-skilled work in operating and routinely servicing heating and cooling equipment and performing a variety of facilities maintenance duties at a small cluster of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) facilities.

The work of this class involves the oversight and responsibility for the safe, efficient operation and routine servicing of building heating and cooling equipment, which typically consists of central low pressure boilers, chillers and associated motors, pumps and fans. Employee leads preventative technicians and specialists in performing a variety of general maintenance work including, but not limited to, repair and replacement of doors, locks, shelves, lockers, desks, chairs, and other fixtures and furniture items found  also perform these duties as needed.

Skilled trades and craft personnel perform more technical repairs.

Employee leads and ensures timely responses to requests for building services from school staff and building service managers, and works with energy management staff in controlling and operating school heating and cooling equipment. Employee in this class is considered emergency personnel and is required to report to buildings during inclement weather.

Physical Demands:
Involves working in close, dirty spaces, and some exposure to conditions where minor injuries could occur. Sufficient physical strength and freedom from disabling defects to permit the lifting and moving of heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) and to perform manual labor.

Special Requirements:
Employee in this classification is considered emergency personnel and is required to report to buildings during inclement weather and may be required to report to other locations to assist staff in emergency situations. Frequent overtime or night work may be required. Employee is provided a uniform and must wear proper attire. Employee must provide a current working telephone number to their supervisor, and update the telephone number on file, as necessary with their supervisor.

A written and /or hands on assessment may be given. The wage range for this position is between $25.40 and $36.57 per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.

• Job:
  Maintenance / Trades
• Job Grade: 15
• Organization:
  Offices
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Clarksburg
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Working Months: 12
• Shift: Day Job
• Job Posting:
  Jan 12, 2026

Working knowledge of: the methods and procedures for operating a moderately complex central low pressure heating system, and the tools and materials used in servicing such equipment; applicable safety codes and regulations; general building maintenance procedures; ability to use PC graphics, spreadsheets, word processing and email sufficient to reach graphical displays of systems and equipment, to maintain equipment records and to report information to other school system offices.

Ability to operate hydraulic lift. Ability to operate and maintain a variety of heating and ventilating, mechanical and similar plant machinery and equipment. Ability to maintain plant equipment records. Ability to perform a variety of general building maintenance repairs. Skilled in the use and care of common mechanical tools and lubricating equipment. Ability to effectively lead, train and inspect the work of subordinates.

Working knowledge of desktop computers and common software. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

High School or GED diploma required. Experience in the operation and routine servicing of an industrial-type heating and ventilating system. Successful completion of the Plant Equipment Operations and Air Conditioning courses required. Experience in a supervisory or lead role preferred. Experience in increasingly responsible maintenance work. Good oral and written communications and human relations skills. Other combinations of appropriate education and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform actively in the position.

Certificate License:
Possession of a Plant Equipment Operations Certificate.