QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and equipment involved in the mechanical equipment trade;
Good knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines; skill in the use of various hand and shop tools;
Ability to diagnose defects and correct them; and
Dependability and the ability to maintain records and order parts necessary for repairs and be in good physical condition.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma, including or supplemented by completion of vocational or trade school coursework, with progressively responsible experience in engine and mechanical work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a low pressure boiler operator's certificate issued by the State of Maryland, or preferably, a stationary engineers license, with a background of study in occupational safety course.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to perform extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs. independently, and have the ability to exert force required to twist/turn equipment/tools required to perform assigned tasks. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Employees in this class are considered emergency personnel and therefore are expected to have residential telephone service s and possession a valid driver's license.