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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George’s County Office of Central Services is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a HVAC Technician I/II, (Heating VAC Technician 1A), Grade A-17/19 position, in the Facilities Operation and Management Division.

About The Position

This is an entry level, skilled and manual work, whereby the incumbent installs, maintains and repairs a variety of heating, cooling, and ventilating (HVAC) systems used within County buildings, offices, and facilities. Work is performed as a member of a crew and is accomplished under close supervision. The incumbent performs routine and less complex assignments and assists with major or complex assignments under the close supervision. Upon the satisfactory completion of the probationary period, the position incumbent may, at the discretion of management, be promoted to the II full performance level.

About The Agency

The Office of Central Services is a multifaceted agency of the Prince George’s County Government providing government-wide, mission critical support services in the areas of facilities operations and management, building design & construction, real estate services, fleet management, and general services. We make government operations operate better for the government.

Examples of Work

Installs, repairs and maintains HVAC and refrigeration (domestic and commercial) units in County buildings and structures.
Responds to service request to determine appropriation action.
Responds and resolves service complaints.
Reports routine and emergency HVAC related issues within County buildings.
Reviews and completes documentation associated with daily performance.
Observes all safety rules and practices as established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), State of Maryland and the County.
Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class for work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED or completion of an apprentice-level Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) vocational training program.
Possession of a valid HVAC journeyman license issued by the Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Contractors.
Maintain a valid driver’s license with six (6) points or less

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of work experience in the HVAC field or one (1) year of HVAC work experience with satisfactory completion of an accredited HVAC training program.
Experience with servicing, maintenance, installing, and repair of HVAC systems (split systems, rooftop units, heat pumps, furnaces, boilers, etc.)
Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems, Johnson Controls – Metasys Software, and/or Siemens.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Job Location: 3415 N. Forest Edge Road, Forestville, MD 20747

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

Possess and maintain a HVAC journeyman license issued by the Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Contractors.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license with six (6) points or less.
Be willing to respond to emergency service calls on a 24-hour basis to assist other trade positions.
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  - Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
  - Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

01

I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

02

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

Some high school, but did not graduate
High School Diploma or G.E.D
Some college, but no degree completed
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate/PHD/JD
Other

03

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.

04

Have you completed an apprentice-level Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) vocational training program?

05

Do you have a valid journeyman license issued by the Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)?

06

How many years of work experience do you have in the HVAC field?

No Experience
1-2 Years
3-4 Years
5+ Years

07

Based on your response in the previous question, please explain in detail your experience as well as a list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of this application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted. If you do not have any experience, please put N/A.

08

Do you have experience with servicing, maintenance, installing, and repair of HVAC systems (split systems, rooftop units, heat pumps, furnaces, boilers, etc.)?

09

Do you have a valid state driver's license with six (6) points or less?

10

Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Yes
No
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