Automotive/Equipment Mechanic II (11248, Grade HT5)

Salary : $45,524.00 – $80,625.00 Annually

Location : Hyattsville, MD

Job Type: Career

Job Number: 11248

Department: PGC Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 07/25/2023

Closing Date: 8/9/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission is an award-winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of stream valley parks, large regional parks, neighborhood parks, and park-school recreation areas throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. In Prince George’s County, we are also responsible for developing the County’s public recreation programs.

The Department of Parks & Recreation has the overall responsibility for planning, supervising, and coordinating all park/recreation facilities and services throughout Prince George’s County. The Northern Region Parks Division (NRPD) is one of three maintenance Divisions within this Department and is composed of eight major work programs: Fleet Management/Trades, Building Maintenance, Area Maintenance, Playgrounds, Trails, Athletic Field/Turf Management, Trash/Recycling/Waste Management, Program Support, and the administrative section. The mission of NRPD is to provide professional, high-quality maintenance and maintenance support services for all parks and recreation facilities and to support the diverse work programs of the Parks & Recreation Department in Prince George’s County and its customers.

This position is located in the Fleet Management section of the Polk Street Maintenance Facility in Hyattsville, Maryland. The position under general supervision will perform the full range of difficult skilled mechanical work on a variety of small engine equipment, automotive, heavy equipment, and heavy trucks. Troubleshoots and determines the cause of equipment malfunction to identify the type and extent of necessary repairs and conducts technical research.

All applicants to this job posting will be considered for this and future Auto Equipment Mechanic II job openings for 6 months or until qualified candidates have been exhausted from this job posting. At that time, a new job posting may be available for application to future openings.
Examples of Important Duties

• Receives work orders for automotive/equipment mechanical projects; troubleshoots and determines causes of equipment malfunctions to identify type and extent of necessary repairs; conducts technical research.
• Performs difficult automotive/equipment mechanical work; performs major repairs on cars, trucks, and other equipment including rebuilding, changing, aligning, and modifying components and assemblies of vehicles (e.g., engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, axles) by fitting and installing parts needed (e.g., valves, pistons, gears, bearings, cylinder) to exacting tolerances, clearances, and specifications. Connects, meshes, aligns, and adjusts systems to assure proper operation; repairs electrical, mechanical, exhaust, fuel, lubrication, cooling, hydraulic, electronic, and computer utility system malfunctions; utilizes computerized analysis system to diagnose problems.
• Replaces or overhauls brake and fuel systems, generators, alternators, starters, distributors, and electronic ignition systems; rebuilds and replaces brakes, lights, horns, belts, hoses, shock absorbers, ball joints, tie rods, mufflers, fuel pumps, and other parts. Maintains and repairs equipment such as chainsaws, mowers, weed eaters, blowers, and other small equipment. Cleans and paints equipment; sharpens blades, replaces broken parts; repairs vehicle emissions systems.
• Coordinates regular preventive maintenance inspections on cars, trucks, mowers, tractors, golf carts, and other vehicles; may conduct minor maintenance or repairs such as changing oil, filters, and fluids. Lubricates moving parts; replaces or charges batteries; inflates, balances, changes, and rotates tires. Adjusts brakes and clutches and tunes up engines.
• May coordinate emissions inspections and testing for assigned vehicles and repair vehicle emissions systems.
• Completes required administrative paperwork and recordkeeping, updates unit work request log. Records and updates electronic database with vehicle maintenance data and other work assignments.
• Maintains inventory and assigns power equipment, tools, safety equipment, and vehicles to crew; makes purchases and checks invoices to ensure materials are received and delivered.
• Drives motor vehicles to carry workers and haul tools, equipment, materials, and supplies; loads and unloads tools, equipment, supplies and materials. Sets up tools and equipment; tows vehicles and equipment to garage for repairs. Test drives vehicles and equipment to identify problems and after repair.
• Assigns, trains and checks work of other Automotive/Equipment Mechanics, Trades Apprentices, and Park/General Maintenance Workers who support skilled trades workers; provides instructions and assist with training on proper procedures, trade methods and safety.
• Utilizes personal protection equipment such as respirator, foot and eye protection while performing duties; performs critical Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliance work to remove barriers. Provides instructions on proper use and safety measures; ensures safe and efficient work practices are followed. Checks work site for potential hazards; applies safe and effective methods of machine operation, maintenance and storage.
• Monitors fuel sites to ensure regulatory compliance and checks fueling systems, monitors fuel tank during deliveries.
• Provides on-call emergency repair services to park rides; maintains snowplow equipment during storm events to minimize down time. Provides roadside rescue and towing services.
• Identifies and complies with unique regulatory (Department of Transportation) or manufacturer specifications.
• Attends training to increase knowledge, awareness and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
2. Completion of an approved mechanical apprentice program; or four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance and repair on automotive and/or heavy motor equipment.
3. Two (2) years of experience at the journey level.
4. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
5. Valid driver’s license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
6. Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements within 12 months of employment.
7. Pass Commission medical examination.

Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Automotive/Equipment Mechanic II

Work Hours are 5:45 am – 2:30 pm

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2023 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.

Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.

Retirement Programs

• Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.

Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

• Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 457 plan (Optional)
• Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)

Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
• Prescription – CVS Caremark – (15%)
• Dental – Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO – (20%)
• Vision – EyeMed – (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
  • Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

• Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
• Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)

• Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month

Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)

• Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
• Automatic coverage with opt-out provision

Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
• Spouse/Dependent Combination – $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000

Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)

• Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
• Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
• Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member

Leave Programs

• Annual: 15 days per year
• Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
• Sick: 15 days per year
• Holidays: 11 days per year

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Legal Services Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Work-Life Program

For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.