Campus Facilities Technician (Multi-Trade)

Capitol University; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol Technology University seeks a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team in Laurel, Maryland. This role maintains, repairs, and renovates campus buildings, grounds, and systems across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC disciplines.

The ideal candidate has broad construction experience, can work independently on routine projects, and recognizes when licensed contractors are required. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of facilities maintenance, general construction, or related trades.
• Ability to complete routine and intermediate repairs and small renovations.
• Working knowledge of multiple building trades (carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, basic electrical, HVAC).
• Proficiency with safe use of common hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and intermediate repairs on campus facilities.
• Diagnose issues, source materials, and complete work safely and promptly.
• Carry out carpentry, drywall, painting, and finish work as needed.
• Handle basic plumbing and electrical tasks, escalating licensed work when required.
• Assist with HVAC maintenance and coordination with service vendors.
• Move, install, and maintain furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Support renovation projects from demolition to finish and coordinate with contractors.
• Read plans and coordinate with outside contractors as directed.
• Identify cost-effective repairs and improvements to extend asset life.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Carpentry

Drywall/Plaster

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC maintenance

Safety

Job description

Capitol Technology University seeks a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team in Laurel, Maryland. This role maintains, repairs, and renovates campus buildings, grounds, and systems across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC disciplines.

The ideal candidate has broad construction experience, can work independently on routine projects, and recognizes when licensed contractors are required. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.