Job Description
Salary: $18.33 - $47.09 Hourly
Location : Division of Water & Sewer Utilities - Frederick, MD
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: FY25-00493
Department: Water Sewer Maintenance
Opening Date: 01/31/2025
Closing Date: 2/14/2025 4:00 PM Eastern
JOB INFORMATION Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; full-benefits; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
These skilled positions assist in the repair and maintenance of structural and mechanical equipment and facilities associated with water supply systems, wastewater collection systems, and related infrastructure. Direction will be received from Facility Maintenance Technicians at higher classifications. Supervision is received from the Facility Maintenance Supervisor and/or the Superintendent of Water and Sewer Maintenance.
NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions. For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today. TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
- 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
- 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
- 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
- Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
- 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
- County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Vesting after 5 years of service
- Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
- Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.
- Coming soon-early 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low cost primary and urgent care
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Operate and maintain County owned wastewater-pumping stations; identify performance issues with pumps, motors, controls etc., and make proper repairs
- Install and maintain facility equipment such as conveyors, grit screws, belt presses, pumps, motors, grinders, screening equipment, valves, compressors, flow meters, and associated pipe and fittings
- Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment such as blowers, pumps, valves, air compressors, etc.
- Install piping systems in facilities including ductile, iron pipe, pvc, copper, aluminum, galvanized and stainless steel
- Perform cleaning and repair activities in confined and hazardous environments such as manholes, wet wells and tanks
- Operate and perform minor maintenance on high pressure jet rodding sewer cleaning equipment
- Operate pressure cleaners and sand blasting equipment; portable engine-driven, electric and pneumatic tools (e.g. drills, saws, grinders, etc.); as well as power-driven and manual grounds maintenance equipment
- Perform basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry duties to properly maintain water and sewer facilities and related infrastructure
- Operate and maintain CDL equipment including a combination sewer cleaning and hydro-excavation truck, dump truck, and 9-ton hydraulic crane truck, as needed
- Maintain municipal well systems that provide drinking water to communities; pull and replace pumps and motors, as needed
- Use a computer, smartphone, or tablet to complete work orders, maintenance checklists, order material, complete credit card reports, and submit timesheets
- Perform other related duties as required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
LEVEL TRAINEE REQUIREMENTS ($18.33 - $29.32 per hour)- High school graduation or the equivalent
- Possession of a valid automobile operator's license with the ability to obtain a Commercial Class Restricted A driver's license and required endorsements within 12 months of hire
LEVEL I REQUIREMENTS ($19.61 - $31.38 per hour)- High school graduation or the equivalent
- Minimum 1 years of mechanical work experience in the facilities maintenance or related building construction trade
- Possession of a valid automobile operator's license with the ability to obtain a Commercial restricted Class A driver's license and with airbrake and tank endorsement within 12 months of hire
- Possession of or ability to obtain with 12 months hire the following: Certification issued by MD Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators as Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator and Class 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator - OR - valid certification as a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification and/or Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
LEVEL II REQUIREMENTS ($20.99 - $33.57 per hour)- High school graduation or the equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of mechanical work experience in the facilities maintenance or related building construction trade
- Possession of a valid automobile operator's license with the ability to obtain a Commercial restricted Class A driver's license and with airbrake and tank endorsement within 12 months of hire
- Possession of or ability to obtain with 12 months hire the following: Certification issued by MD Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators as Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator and Class 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator - OR - valid certification as a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification and/or Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
LEVEL III REQUIREMENTS ($25.70 - $41.13 per hour)- High school graduation or the equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of mechanical work experience in the facilities maintenance or related building construction trade
- Possession of a valid automobile operator's license with the ability to obtain a Commercial restricted Class A driver's license and with airbrake and tank endorsement within 12 months of hire
- Possession of or ability to obtain with 12 months hire the following: Certification issued by MD Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators as Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator and Class 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator - OR - valid certification as a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification and/or Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
LEVEL IV REQUIREMENTS ($29.43 - $47.09 per hour)- High school graduation or the equivalent
- Minimum 7 years of mechanical work experience in the facilities maintenance or related building construction trade
- Experience working with or maintaining centrifugal pumps, submersible pumps or related electric motors
- Possession of a valid automobile operator's license with the ability to obtain a Commercial restricted Class A driver's license and with airbrake and tank endorsement within 12 months of hire
- Possession of or ability to obtain with 12 months hire the following: Certification issued by MD Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators as Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator and Class 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator - OR - valid certification as a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification and/or Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
NOTE: Placement into a I, II, III or IV position level is based upon such qualifications as education, work experience, and relevant certification. The upper pay ranges reflect possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions. For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: - Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
- Knowledge of construction site hazards and appropriate safety precautions
- Effective written and spoken (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately complete forms and reports, and the ability to understand and follow written and spoken instructions
- Ability to understand water meter readings, gauge readings and level indicators and interpret their significance
- Ability to effectively evaluate facility priorities, schedule operating workloads and coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs, including the ability to effectively assess equipment performance and identify appropriate repair or service using Cartegraph® Enterprise Asset Management software
PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR: - Water or wastewater plant maintenance experience
- Experience working with or maintaining centrifugal pumps, submersible pumps or related electric motors
- Restricted A driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements or an equivalent license
- 1 year experience in water distribution and/or wastewater collection
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS: - While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly walk and reach; frequently lift up to 20 pounds; occasionally sit, climb, lift between 20 - 50 pounds and drive; and rarely crawl, lift over 50 pounds; push and pull up to and over 40 pounds and perform repetitive motions
- While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work near machinery and near chemicals/fumes; frequently work indoors and outdoors, walk on uneven ground, work below ground level and in a noisy environment; occasionally in cold temperatures below 32 degrees, work in a dirty and dusty environment; work in confined spaces and work at heights; and rarely work in hot temperatures above 100 degrees, has potential exposure to infectious diseases and is required to wear protective equipment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS - Available for rotating on-call schedule, shift work if necessary, and for emergency situations
- Within two years employee must satisfy proficiency level progress training requirements for the PLPR level II classification. The employee will be, otherwise, terminated from employment
- PLPR Level II is the basic functional level an employee must attain
- Available for rotating on-call schedule, shift work if necessary, and for emergency situations
- In concert with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, verification of employment eligibility and a criminal background check may be conducted
- This position is designated as security-sensitive, requiring satisfactory background investigation, conducted by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, in accordance with established Frederick County policy
- This position is considered essential in the event of inclement weather, an emergency or other event as determined by DWSU administration
- Satisfactory pre-employment pulmonary function and SCBA fit test
EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include): 1) An evaluation of training and experience
2) One or more interviews
3) A pre-employment security sensitive background investigation conducted by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office
4) A pre-employment physical examination with color perception test, pulmonary function test and SCBA fit test
5) A pre-employment drug test and physical examination
Retirement Plan:
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.
Health Insurance
: County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.
Dental Insurance:
Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment
NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $2,700 per year for Health Care Spending and $5,000 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.
Life Insurance:
Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Voluntary Life Insurance Program is offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents.
Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.
Educational Reimbursement Program:
County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester at any accredited educational institution. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.
Employee Assistance Program:
This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related problem.
Leave
Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year
0 - 2 years 11 days
2 - 10 years 17 days
10 + years 24 days
Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.
Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.
NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.
Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, Military.
Holidays:
The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.
For additional information on Frederick County Governments benefit package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at
All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.
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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information.•I have read and understand the language outlined above.
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Have you earned a high school diploma or the equivalency?
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Which best describes your automobile operator's license status?
- I do not have a valid automobile operator's license
- I have a valid Class C automobile operator's license
- I have a CDL A automobile operator's license
- I have a CDL B automobile operator's license
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Do you have possession of air brake and/or tank truck endorsements?
- I possess both endorsements
- I possess airbrake endorsement endorsements
- I possess tank truck endorsement
- I do not possess either of these endorsements
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Do you have an L restriction on your CDL license?
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How many years of mechanical work experience in the facilities maintenance or related building construction trade do you have?
- I do not have this experience
- 1 year of work experience
- 2 years of work experience
- 3 years of work experience
- 4 years of work experience
- 5 years of work experience
- 6 years of work experience
- More than 7 years of work experience
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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the requirement.
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Do you have at least 1 year experience in water distribution and/or wastewater collection?
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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the preference.
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Do you have water or wastewater plant maintenance experience?
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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the preference.
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Do you possess valid certifications issued by MD Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators as a Class IV Water Treatment Plant Operator or both of the following: a Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System Operator (check all that apply)
- Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator
- Class 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator
- Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
- Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification
- I am not certified by the MD Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators but have the ability to within 6 months of hire
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Do you have experience working with or maintaining centrifugal pumps, submersible pumps or related electric motors?
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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.
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