Howard County
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute in our continued work towards excellence in government.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We take great pride in offering our workforce the best benefits and compensation packages in County Government, and we think you will too. This includes great medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Everyone at Howard County Government contributes to the development of programs, regardless of role. Your input will not only be heard; it will be encouraged.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping to drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

Please note the starting salary hiring range for this position is $41,413 = $54,289

Performs intermediate technical level operations service work. Primary duties include supporting operations of the Self Container Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Respiratory Protection programs, this work will include technical repairs and maintenance work. Additional duties include supporting the operations of the oxygen generation and logistics programs.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs intermediate technical level operations service work under general supervision from a technical superior. Work includes the installation, repair, operation, preventive maintenance and care of mechanical and electrical equipment, heavy motor and construction equipment, complex mechanical equipment, and hand and power tools; performing skilled laboring tasks; repair, maintenance and installation of a variety of electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic instruments and systems; maintaining and repairing breathing apparatus and other air/oxygen equipment or machines. Work also includes maintenance of park lands, government properties, and related facilities and structures; tree care and applying regulated horticultural and landscaping practices; and maintaining physical inventories including receiving and issuing equipment and supplies, requisitioning supplies and materials, record keeping, and maintenance of a perpetual inventory of all materials. Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.

Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.

Ensure transportation and storage of compressed gas cylinders are in accordance with all applicable laws and standards.

Pickup damaged or broken SCBA and SCBA cylinders and delivers to SCBA shop for repair. Delivers repaired SCBA and SCBA cylinders to respective stations.

Creates and executes scheduling for SCBA cylinder testing.

When operating the van or truck, is responsible for general cleanliness, replenishment of gasoline and washer fluid and maintaining proper tire pressure of the vehicles. Notifies supervisor of any maintenance issues and take the vehicle to the repair shop to obtain any necessary service/repairs.

Maintains SCBA, in accordance with NFPA 1852: Standard on Selection, Care, and maintenance on Open-Circuit Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) as well as guidelines pertaining to NFPA 1981.

Maintain all service records involving SCBA.

Maintains parts inventory and notifies supervisor when replenishment is required.

Assists with program to administer fit testing for all employees per OSHA 1910.134.

Performs quarterly air tests on all breathing air compressors in the county.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.High School Diploma or GED and three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Commercial Drivers License-Class B
Familiarity with database and data entry.
Familiarity with PC operations and Microsoft office programs.
Knowledge of NFPA standards.
Knowledge of OSHA/MOSH standards.
Knowledge of DOT standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak to customers and/or employees of organization.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Possession of a valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain CDL with Hazmat endorsement.