Pool Mechanic III (15029, Grade 20)

Salary: $53,124.00 – $94,087.00 Annually

Location : Upper Marlboro, MD

Job Type: Career

Job Number: 15029

Department: PGC Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 09/11/2023

Closing Date: 10/23/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

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

The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission is one of the largest organizations servicing both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. In both counties we manage the park systems, and in Prince George’s county we also develop the public’s recreation programs.

Under the Department of Parks & Recreation, the Facility Services Division (FSD) is the largest Division in Parks & Recreation. We provide high quality maintenance and maintenance support services for all of the parks and recreation facilities within Prince George’s County. We have six major work areas: Fleet Management, Buildings & Structures (Trade Shops), Horticulture & Forestry (Roads & Grounds), Major Maintenance & Inspection, Critical Projects (Aquatics, Sustainability, Heavy Equipment and ADA) and the Administration section.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including health, dental and vision, as well as 43 paid vacation/sick/holiday days the first year; opportunities for advancement and steady employment.
Examples of Important Duties
This position is located in the Critical Projects section which consists of Aquatics, Sustainability, Heavy Equipment/Roads and Grounds and ADA. This person will lead, monitor the work of Pool Mechanic I & II’s, Trades Trainee and Park/General Maintenance Workers who support the trade and will also assist with day to day Aquatics Facility Maintenance Team operations throughout Prince George’s County to perform a full range of repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical swimming pool equipment work of the highest complexity and variety. As a Pool Mechanic III, the incumbent will be responsible for: planning and leading crews, contracting out major repairs and overseeing the work of contractors to ensure that work activities are completed, troubleshoots mechanical systems abnormalities by using appropriate testing devices to locate malfunctions and resolve issues in a timely manner, performs administrative paperwork including performance evaluations and personnel forms and recordkeeping, purchasing and inventory, assists with supervision, operates vehicles and equipment, handles hazardous chemicals such as chlorine, bromine, muriatic acid, caustic soda and test kit materials for pool setups and follows safety procedures. Applies extensive knowledge of standard swimming pool mechanical practices and methods according to local/national electrical codes, and County Board of Health swimming pool regulations. The successful candidate will have experience with sand and regenerative filters, pool equipment & chemical controls. This individual will also be responsible for summer operations and winter shut down maintenance for outdoor swimming pools and preparing them for pre-opening inspections and facilitating minor repairs to the pump room systems and water slides. The incumbent will be responsible for installing gauges, plugs, strainer baskets, repairing/installing chlorinators and chemical feed tubing, re-installing deck equipment and managing, as well as performing winterization and de-winterization process. Receives EAM’s for pool mechanical repair projects; schedules repairs and preventative pool maintenance. Uses variety of manual and power tools to perform repairs or refers work to appropriate trades shop. Instructs pool staff and provide equipment, filtration and pool chemistry.

Salary Range $51,829.00- $91,792.00

Work Hours 6am- 2:45pm

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
2. Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical, electrical or plumbing repair, that includes two (2) years’ experience directing the activities of others.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
4. Valid Pool Operators License.
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. Depending on area of assignment, a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements may be required.
7. Pass Commission medical examination.

Supplemental Information
Classification Specification Pool Mechanic III

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.