Mechanical Systems Technician (MST) Requirements For Advancement MST

Mechanical Systems Technician (MST)
Requirements For Advancement
The following presentation is intended to
explain the MST banding process for
advancement in the MST family.
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MST I
The following job specific positions currently
fall into the MST I family…
1. Indoor Air Quality Technician
2. Sheet Metal Mechanic
3. Heating Mechanic I
4. Firebrick Repairer/Insulator
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MST I
(cont.)
Requirements for the MST I position to advance to the
MST II position:
1. Possesses basic computer knowledge.
2. Successfully complete at least two basic computer training classes.
3. Successfully complete at least two career development classes.
4. Provide documentation of training and experience in the MST II
trade that you are working on.
5. Must pass both a written and hands on skills test for the MST II
trade that you are working on; Plumbing, Boiler or HVAC.
Note: Boiler and HVAC require a specific certification/ license that must be
obtained PRIOR to taking the hands on skills test.
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MST I
(cont.)
1. BASIC COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
• Hardware knowledge
– Power on/off, keyboard layout, mouse skills
• Familiar with Microsoft application software,
such as Outlook, Word, and Internet Explorer
– Ability to send, receive, read, print and forward email
– Ability to print documents
– Ability to use the menu bar
– Ability to search the Internet
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MST I
(cont.)
2. Successfully complete at least two basic
computer training classes.
• Classes can be found online at the MCPS
Professional Development Online System:
https://pdo.mcpsmd.org
• Other external classes will be considered with
proper management approval.
• MUST be completed within the last 2 years.
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MST I
(cont.)
3. Successfully complete at least two career
development classes.
• Classes can be found online at the MCPS
Professional Development Online System:
https://pdo.mcpsmd.org
• Other external classes will be considered with
proper management approval.
• MUST be completed within the last 2 years.
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MST I
(cont.)
4. Provide documentation of training and
experience in the MST II trade that you are
working on.
• Trade recognized courses pertaining to the
MST II trade that you are working on;
Plumbing, Boiler or HVAC.
• Approximately 600 hours of time logged into
the MCPS Maximo work order system as it
applies to the duties of the selected MST II
trade.
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MST I
(cont.)
5. Must pass both a written and hands on skills
test for the MST II trade that you are working
on; Plumbing, Boiler or HVAC.
Note: Boiler and HVAC require a specific certification/ license that must
be obtained PRIOR to taking the hands on skills test.
Must successfully complete one year at the MST
II level before advancing to the next level.
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MST II
The following job specific positions currently
fall into the MST II job family….
1. Plumber
2. Gas Mechanic
- new skill: Boiler or HVAC
- new skill: Boiler or HVAC
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MST II
(continued)
Requirements for the MST II position to advance to the
MST III position:
1. Successfully complete at least two intermediate computer training
classes.
2. Successfully complete at least two career development classes.
3. Successfully complete at least two supervisory development classes.
4. Provide documentation of training and experience in the MST III
trade that you are working on.
5. Must pass both written and hands on skills test for the MST III trade
that you are working on; Plumbing, Boiler or HVAC.
Note: Boiler and HVAC require a specific certification/ license that must be
obtained PRIOR to taking the hands on skills test.
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MST II
(continued)
1. Successfully complete at least two
intermediate computer classes.
• Classes can be found online at the MCPS
Professional Development Online System:
https://pdo.mcpsmd.org
• Other external classes will be considered with
proper management approval.
• MUST be completed within the last 2 years.
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MST II
(continued)
2. Successfully complete at least two career
development classes.
• Classes can be found online at the MCPS
Professional Development Online System:
https://pdo.mcpsmd.org
• Other external classes will be considered with
proper management approval.
• MUST be completed within the last 2 years.
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MST II
(continued)
3. Successfully complete at least two
supervisory development classes.
• Classes can be found in the employees
Professional Development Opportunities
(PDO) program (completion of the current Director’s Leadership
Training Series, Basic and/or Intermediate, is acceptable).
• Other external classes will be considered with
proper management approval.
• MUST be completed within the last 2 years.
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MST II
(continued)
4. Provide documentation of training and
experience in trade related work as an MST III
• Trade recognized courses pertaining to MST III
trade that you are working on; Plumbing, Boiler
or HVAC.
• Approximately 600 hours of time logged into
the MCPS Maximo work order system as it
applies to the duties of the selected MST III
trade.
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MST II
(continued)
5. Must pass both written and hands on skills
test on the MST III trade that you are working
on; Plumbing, Boiler or HVAC.
Note: Boiler and HVAC require a specific certification/ license that must be
obtained PRIOR to taking the hands on skills test.
• You will not be tested on your current job specific
trade.
• Must successfully complete one year at the MST
III level before advancing to the next level.
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MST III
The following job specific positions fall into the
MST III job family.
1.Boiler Mechanic
2.Heating Mechanic II
3.Plumber II
4.Refrigeration Mechanic
- new skill: HVAC
- new skill: HVAC
- new skill: HVAC
- new skill: Boiler
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MST III
(continued)
Requirements for the MST III position to advance to the
MST IV position.
1. Successfully complete at least two advanced computer training classes.
2. Successfully complete at least two career development classes.
3. Successfully complete at least two supervisory development classes.
4. Provide documentation of training and experience in the MST IV trade
that you are working on.
5. Must pass both written and hands on skills test for the MST IV trade
that you are working on; Plumbing, Boiler or HVAC (Third trade needed will
differ for each employee.
Note: Boiler and HVAC require a specific certification/ license that must be
obtained PRIOR to taking the hands on skills test.
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MST III
(continued)
1. Successfully complete at least two advanced
computer classes.
• Classes can be found online at the MCPS
Professional Development Online System:
https://pdo.mcpsmd.org
• Other external classes will be considered
with proper management approval.
• MUST be completed within the last 2 years.
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MST III
(continued)
2. Successfully complete at least two career
development classes.
• Classes can be found online at the MCPS
Professional Development Online System:
https://pdo.mcpsmd.org
• Other external classes will be considered with
proper management approval.
• MUST be completed within the last 2 years.
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MST III
(continued)
3. Successfully complete at least two
supervisory development classes.
• Classes can be found online at the MCPS
Professional Development Online System:
https://pdo.mcpsmd.org
– (completion of the current Director’s Leadership Training Series, Basic
and Intermediate is acceptable).
• Other external classes will be considered with
proper management approval.
• MUST be completed within the last 2 years.
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MST III
(continued)
4. Provide documentation of training and
experience in the MST IV trade that you are
working on.
• Recognized courses pertaining to the MST IV
trade that you are working on; Plumbing, Boiler
or HVAC
– Third trade needed will differ for each employee.
• Approximately 600 hours of time logged into
the MCPS Maximo work order system as it
applies to the duties of the selected MST IV
trade.
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MST III
(continued)
5. Must pass both written and hands on skills
test for the MST IV trade that you are
working on; Plumbing, Boiler or HVAC
- Third trade needed will differ for each employee.
Note: Boiler and HVAC require a specific certification/ license
that must be obtained PRIOR to taking the hands on skills test.
• You will not be tested on your current job
specific trades.
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Testing Outline
• The following slides list examples of the topics
and skills that an employee will be tested and
must pass to advance to the selected trade.
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MST Plumbing Written and
Hands on skills test
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Plumbing fundamentals & safety
Materials; uses and specifications
Traps, interceptors & backwater valves
Water supply systems
Backflow prevention
Drain, waste & vent systems
Gas appliances & piping
Plumbing mathematics
Blueprints and schematics
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MST Boiler Test (written portion)
• No written test conducted by MCPS.
• Must successfully obtain a minimum of a
Grade 4 Maryland Stationary Engineers
license.
– Courses are available to help you prepare; look in
the MCPS PDO program or at the local community
colleges in your area.
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MST Boiler Hands on skills test
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Electrical knowledge & safety
Blueprints and schematics
Materials applications and installation
Piping, valves and fittings
Testing and troubleshooting
Heating equipment
Fuel/Oil systems
Systems operation and maintenance
Hangers and supports
Theory and types
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MST HVAC
• Before the MST family member can take any
portion of the HVAC test he/she must first
obtain an EPA approved Universal Refrigerant
and Recovery Certification as required by 40
CFR Part 82, Subpart F.
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MST HVAC Written and Hands on skills test
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Electrical knowledge & theory
Blueprints & schematics
Testing & troubleshooting
System operation
Equipment & components
HVAC safety
Refrigerants
Pneumatic controls
Ventilation requirements
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TESTING
• All necessary criteria must be met by the
Mechanical Systems Technician before any tests
are conducted for advancement into the next
level.
• Written and Hands on skills test are conducted
once a year in June.
• Advancement will be effective after completing
one full successful year at the new MST level.
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