The William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center has one (1) opening in the Building Maintenance Department for a full-time Assistant Maintenance Mechanic at the entry level of $20.85/hour. This position provides a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; a pension and 401(k); and paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. The position is in a union-represented bargaining unit covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Persons bidding for this position must be able to perform a variety of concurrent tasks, including:   

• HVAC: Diagnosis and repair of A/C and Heat Pump systems; refrigeration problems (compressors, electrical components, charging systems); silver solder; and leaks. Clean and replace HVAC filters and keep accurate records of such. Must have (or obtain within 6 months) CFC Certification.
• General Plumbing: Must be able to solder leaking copper pipes, repair toilets, unclog drains, repair or replace hot water heater elements and faucets, and unclog ice machine drains. Maintain all ice machines; change water filters and keep accurate records of such.
• General Electrical and Low Voltage: Must be able to do minor electrical work such as adding or replacing receptacles, switches, ballasts, and bulbs; trace thermostat wiring and mechanical switches in A/C units.
• Heating: Must be able to maintain boilers, air handlers, oil furnaces as well as nozzles, burner assembly, flow valves, zone valves, circulators, oil and air filters. Must schedule and work with outside service technicians. Must keep accurate records of such.
• General Mechanical: Must be able to perform minor mechanical work such as engine diagnosis and repair, oil change, spark plugs and all repairs on fleet vehicle’s and turf equipment.
• Other: Must have (or obtain within 6 months) a Certified Pool Operator License; support IT Department with wiring and equipment; repair and maintain housekeeping equipment; repair or replace doors, locks, and windows; work at other locations in the D.C. area on special projects, scheduled maintenance, or repairs as assigned.
• This position is subject to call-ins after normal working hours.

Located in Hollywood, MD, St. Mary’s County, the Winpisinger Center is the dedicated education facility for members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) labor union.

The IAM is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment to qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, veteran's status or disability which does not interfere with the ability to perform the essential functions of an employee's job with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Questions should be directed to Rhonda Hill at 301.373.8810 or rhill@iamaw.org.