Introduction

This is a 12-month\r\nposition in the maintenance department of the Maryland School for the Deaf\r\n– Frederick Campus. This position is designated as Essential\r\nPersonnel.\r\n \r\nThe Maryland School\r\nfor the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with\r\nfamilies, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing,\r\nengaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal\r\nexcellence and become lifelong learners.\r\n

GRADE

ASTD9

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland School for the Deaf - Frederick Campus\r\n101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Provide full\r\nperformance level of plumbing work by repairing, installing, and maintaining\r\nplumbing systems, pipes, and other plumbing fixtures at the Maryland School for\r\nthe Deaf, Columbia Campus to maintain the school's productivity and a safe\r\ncampus environment.\r\n \r\nInstall, repair, and\r\nmaintain plumbing systems, equipment, and fixtures for water, heating, air\r\nconditioning, and drainage systems;\r\n \r\nPerform regularly\r\nscheduled maintenance services and minor repairs to building equipment items to\r\ninclude boilers, hydraulic heating systems, refrigeration equipment, cooling\r\ntowers, and ice chillers;\r\n \r\nFill pipe system with\r\nwater, observe pressure gauges attached to pipes and adjust control valves to\r\nproduce desired pressure;\r\n \r\nInstall, make plumbing\r\nrepairs to, and maintain appliances such as sinks, water heaters, washing\r\nmachines, sterilizers, dish washers, ice machines, and water coolers;\r\n \r\nRepair and maintain plumbing\r\nby replacing washers in leaking faucets, replacing broken pipes, opening\r\nclogged drains, and underground sewer lines;\r\n \r\nMeasure, cut, thread,\r\nand replace pipes, control valves, and couplings using wrenches, pipe cutters,\r\nand pipe-threading tools;\r\n \r\nCover pipes with\r\ninsulating materials or protective coatings to reduce loss of heat and to\r\nprevent moisture condensation and corrosion;\r\n \r\nReview work orders to\r\nestimate time, materials ,and equipment required to complete work project;\r\n \r\nPerform other duties\r\nas assigned including snow removal when necessary to keep the campus\r\noperational.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of the Eighth grade.\r\n \r\nExperience: Two years experience as a journeyman\r\nplumber, one year of which includes installing and repairing sanitary plumbing\r\nappliances.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\nNote: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces\r\nmilitary service experience as a non-commissioned officer in utilities repair\r\nclassifications or construction and engineering specialty codes in the plumbing\r\nfield of work, on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Must be willing to learn American Sign Language.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates for this\r\nclassification must possess a Maryland Journeyman/Gas Fitter License.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\nEmployees appointed to\r\npositions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the\r\noperation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be\r\nrequired to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of\r\nMaryland.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Work involves special\r\nphysical demands such as lifting/pushing 50 pounds or more and climbing\r\nladders. Must be able to sit, squat, or stand for long periods of time.\r\n \r\nNew hires are subject\r\nto a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code,\r\nFamily Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568).\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please\r\nmake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on\r\nseparate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this\r\nrecruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be\r\nsubmitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted\r\nafter this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified,\r\nBetter Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for\r\nat least one year.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application\r\nprocess is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if\r\nyou encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in\r\nperson before the closing date and time. Please include your name and\r\nrecruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes\r\nwill NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper\r\napplication. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by\r\nthe closing date and time. The preferred method to receive additional\r\ninformation is for them to be uploaded. Application inquiries or\r\nsupplemental information can be directed to the following:\r\n \r\nMailing\r\nAddress: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box\r\n894, Columbia, MD 21044\r\n \r\nE-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu\r\n \r\nPhone: 410-696-3031,\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n \r\nFax: 410-696-3084\r\n \r\nIndividuals from\r\ntraditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged\r\nto apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our\r\nVeterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.\r\n