OPENING DATE : 09 / 11 / 2024
CLOSING DATE : 09 / 25 / 2024 12 : 00 MIDNIGHT
SALARY RANGE : $ 41,485.00- $45,700.00 Annually
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION : Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency.
Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at.
ELIGIBILITY : Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK : Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION : All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
A Small Engine Mechanic II provides work direction to lower-level employees and participates in a wide range of maintenance and repair work on gasoline and diesel driven engines that power equipment such as reel and rotary mowers, tractors, chain saws, compressors, and chippers.
The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive general supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek.
Work is performed in repair shops where the employee may be exposed to seasonal extremes of weather, sharp blades and dirty and greasy shop conditions.
Work requires moderate physical exertion in lifting and moving heavy machine parts and equipment.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination.
The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application.
Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must :
EDUCATION : Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certification.
EXPERIENCE : Havethree (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of gasoline ordiesel-powered engines and related equipment.
EQUIVALENCIES : Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES :
Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.
Possession of a City driver's license is required within one year of employment.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the operating principles and assemblage of gasoline and diesel-powered engines.
Knowledge of the functions of equipment used in grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of the practices, techniques and materials used in equipment maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures pertaining to equipment repair and shop maintenance.
Skill in the use of hand tools.
Skill in the disassembly, repair and reconditioning of a wide variety of gasoline and diesel-powered engines.
Skill in the repair and overhaul of such equipment as lawn mowers, pumps, chain saws, chippers, tractors, motors and lawn sprinkler systems.
Ability to diagnose operating problems of engines and related component parts.
Ability to operate grinding machines.
Ability to maintain records.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.
You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position.
Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE : Applicants for some departments are required to provide hand tools for this work.
If you have questions regarding this position, please reach out toMaya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at .
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER