Automotive/Equipment Mechanic II Fleet Section Heavy Equipment (12990, Grade HT4)

Salary: $48,295.00 – $85,533.00 Annually

Location : Upper Marlboro, MD

Job Type: Career

Job Number: 12990

Department: PGC Parks and Recreation

Division: Facility Services Division

Opening Date: 10/17/2023

Closing Date: 11/17/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY.

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 Facility Services Division (FSD) is the largest Division within this Department and is composed of six major work areas: Fleet Management, Buildings & Structures (Trade Shops), Horticulture & Forestry (Roads & Grounds), Major Maintenance & Inspection, Critical Projects (Sustainability, Aquatics, Heavy Equipment and ADA) and the Administrative section. The mission of M&D is to provide professional, high quality maintenance and maintenance support service 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 Facility Services Division in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The position will work under general supervision, will perform the full range of difficult skilled mechanical work involving the highest complexity, responsibility and variety. Responsibilities involve work efforts to perform major/minor repairs on a variety of heavy equipment, diesel and heavy trucks used by Horticulture and Forestry and Trades in addition to equipment from other Divisions. Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Examples of Important Duties

• Plans work. Receives work orders for mechanical projects. Troubleshoots and determines cause of equipment malfunction to identify type and extent of necessary repairs. Conducts technical research.
• Performs difficult mechanical work. Performs major repairs on trucks, tractors, backhoes, bulldozers and front-end loaders, road graders, transmissions, engines, axles, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Major repairs include rebuilding, changing, aligning and modifying components and assemblies of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles (e.g. engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, axles, etc.) by fitting and installing parts needed (e.g. valves, pistons, gears, bearings, cylinders, etc.) 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.
• 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. Cleans and paints equipment. Replaces broken parts.
• Repairs vehicle emissions systems.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance on vehicles and other equipment. Changes oil, filters and fluids. Lubricates moving parts. Replaces or charge batteries. Inflates, balances, changes and rotate tires. Adjusts brakes and clutches and tunes up engines.
• Completes required administrative paperwork and record keeping.
• Assigns and maintains inventory of power equipment, tools, safety equipment and vehicles assigned to crew.
• Drives motor vehicles to carry workers and haul tools, equipment, materials and supplies. Loads and unloads tools, equipment, supplies and materials. Set up tools and equipment. Tows vehicles and equipment to garage for repairs. Test drive vehicles and equipment to identify problems also after repair.
• Assigns and checks work of other Mechanics, Trades Trainees and Park/General Maintenance Workers who support skilled trade workers. Provides instructions and assists with training on proper procedures, methods and safety.

(Work Hours are 6:30 am – 3:15 pm)

(Salary $42,133-$58,377-$74,621)

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
Classification Specification Automotive/Equipment Mechanic II

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.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

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.