Campus Maintenance Lead - Mechanical Systems

Bowie State University; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition remission

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Bowie State University in Maryland is seeking a Maintenance Mechanical Lead to supervise a facilities maintenance team across campus. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, repairs, and coordinating work in collaboration with PM staff to keep building systems operational and safe.

Ideal candidates bring at least four years of maintenance experience, ability to lead others, and the physical stamina to lift up to 70 lbs. The position is regular, with benefits included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Four (4) years of related maintenance or construction experience.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a related trade area.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work independently.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, plans, and service documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs and perform physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on building systems and structural components.
• Respond to maintenance requests and resolve operational issues.
• Lead, train, and support semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance personnel.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work activities.
• Inspect building systems and equipment to ensure safety and operational readiness.
• Maintain adequate materials, supplies, and tools for assigned work areas.
• Prepare work logs, service records, and operational reports.
• Estimate labor, time, and materials required for tasks.
• Assist skilled trades staff with repairs, renovations, and new construction work.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment; ensure clean and safe work environments.

Skills

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Read plans/documents

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bowie State University in Maryland is seeking a Maintenance Mechanical Lead to supervise a facilities maintenance team across campus. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, repairs, and coordinating work in collaboration with PM staff to keep building systems operational and safe.

Ideal candidates bring at least four years of maintenance experience, ability to lead others, and the physical stamina to lift up to 70 lbs. The position is regular, with benefits included.