Utility Aide- Department of Recreation & Parks

Salary Range: $40,087.00 - $65,337.00Annually 

Hiring Salary Range: $40,087.00 - $65,337.00 Annually 

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Job Summary:  

A Utility Aide performs a wide range of routine building maintenance duties.  Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive close supervision from an administrative superior.

Employees in this class work a conventional work week. Work is performed in uncomfortable surroundings, occasionally encountering such conditions as dust, odors, and inclement weather.  Work requires moderate physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications:                               

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:  

Education: N/A.

AND 

Experience: Have one year of experience in cleaning and custodial work.

OR 

Equivalency Notes: N/A.  

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates:

Some agencies may require a valid Maryland Cass C Noncommercial driver’s license, or equivalent out-of-state driver’s license, acceptable to the Office of Risk Management, may be required for some agencies.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE:Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. ** 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of cleaning materials and methods.
• Knowledge of departmental practices and procedures.
• Ability to perform minor painting and carpentry duties.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability read gauges and monitor furnaces.

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

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.                                                  

Education Accreditation 

Applicants’ 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 www.naces.org. 

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.                              

Examination Process 

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum 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: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.                 

Your Recruiter: Maya McEachern

If you have any questions, please contactMaya McEachern HR Analyst IIvia email atMaya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

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