Equipment Maintenance Technician II

Equipment Maintenance Technician II

Salary

$53,453.40 - $93,543.65 Annually

Location

5310 Hawthorne Rd., La Plata, MD

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00078

Department

PW UT - MAINTENANCE SUPPORT

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

10/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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• Benefits
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Summary

The hiring salary for this position is $53,543.40 - $58,798.74 annually.

Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Equipment Maintenance Technician II to perform water and wastewater system maintenance work for the Countys Utility Department. Technicians work will involve assisting skilled mechanics in the maintenance, installation and repair of water and wastewater equipment used in the system. This position will update and maintains maintenance records and uses computerized maintenance system.

Essential Job Functions

• Detects and repairs faulty machinery components, at county water and wastewater treatment facilities.

• Cleans and lubricates machinery; changes oil as required.

• Installs new or modified machinery and facilities.

• Prepares and transports materials and tools to work sites.

• Connects and disconnects electrical power.

• Follows safety practices in the performance of all duties.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

• Monitors the County wide Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) alarm system, County radios, for the County Department of Public Works/Utilities.

• Uses Geographic Information System (GIS)

• Uses computerized maintenance data system (INFOR), to keep track of work orders.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). Three (3) years of mechanical maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.

Subject to call back in emergencies.

Required to be on-call, periodically.

May work in confined space areas

Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination conducted by a licensed medical examiner listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National Registry is required.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION, AND EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic methods and procedures used in mechanical maintenance.

• Knowledge of the use and care of hand, power and other tools used in the work.

• Ability to follow specific instructions and procedures and refer nonstandard situations or problems to others.

• Ability to perform mechanical maintenance on machinery and equipment used in water and wastewater systems.

• Ability to perform physically demanding work.

• Ability to use the tools and equipment of the work efficiently.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Knowledge of basic electricity.

• Ability to pass annual Pulmonary Breathing Function Test (will be required to be clean-shaven).

• Ability to enter confined spaces, with proper training.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; feel the size, shape, and temperature of items; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors. This is considered an essential job; you will be required to be present during snow or weather emergencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office, in shop or field settings and outside environment. This is a sewage treatment plant and employee are subject to hazards of that environment; exposed to raw sewage; and exposed to in inclement weather.

Department/Division: Public Works/Utilities/Maintenance Support

Pay Grade: 110

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Telework Eligible: No

Reports To: Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises: None

Charles County Government

BENEFITS SUMMARY

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Health Insurance

Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.

Flexible Spending Account

Provides medical and dependent care options.

Supplemental Income Products

Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.

Long Term Disability Insurance

No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month.

Life Insurance

No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.

Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan - Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.

Deferred Compensation Plan

457(b) Governmental Plan - Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

Employee Leave

• Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).
• The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees.

Transfer of Sick Leave

New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.

Work Schedules

• Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.

Additional Fringe Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period
• Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility.
• House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full-time employees who are first-time homebuyers.
• Free, Employee Wellness Programs
• Legal Resources (prepaid benefit)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)

Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2026

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Do you have a current have a DOT physical examination card?

• Yes
• No

02

The hiring salary range for this position is $$53,543.40 - $58,798.74 annually, commensurate with experience. Salary will be determined for the selected candidate based on related experience and other factors. Internal candidates selected for this position will receive a salary according to the county's promotional pay increase policy. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the hiring salary range for this position.

• I acknowledge this is the hiring salary range for this position.

03

The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true: - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.). According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

04

For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include verification of employment history and reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check, driver record check and physical exam, if applicable, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening before a final offer is extended. Please confirm that you are acknowledging that if you are the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

• I confirm that I am acknowledging that if I am the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

05

Are you a federal employee recently affected by a layoff/reduction in force?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Charles County Government