Lead Maintenance Mechanic (Academic)

TQSolutions; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson University seeks a Lead Maintenance Mechanic to oversee maintenance operations, perform repairs, and supervise staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building maintenance and a flexible schedule. This role offers competitive benefits and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Health Plans

Tuition Remission

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant experience required.
• General knowledge of maintenance and repair practices.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspection of building components and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems.
• Supervise and train maintenance personnel.

Skills

Communication

Safety Practices

Inspection

Education

30 college credits

Tools

Building Maintenance Tools

Job description

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Job Description - Lead Maintenance Mechanic (Academic) (2500008M)

Job Description

Lead Maintenance Mechanic (Academic) - ( 2500008M )

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Lead Maintenance Mechanic (Academic) performs semi-skilled general maintenance and/or preventive maintenance work. As a lead mechanic, they may direct other mechanics in performance of their assignments.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Daily inspection of all building components and building equipment in all buildings within the assigned areas.
• Performs comprehensive preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and structural components of buildings and equipment. Responds to all related requests and troubleshoots problems. Assists area maintenance mechanics on tasks as required.
• Serves as lead worker and backup for the Area Maintenance chief. Supervises area maintenance mechanic as required. Leads and trains maintenance personnel; assists in determining work priorities, planning, scheduling, assigning and reviewing work.
• Inspects mechanical and structural components; ensures operational readiness and safety of related equipment and determines repairs. Makes necessary repairs to all building components and systems while obtaining assistance from senior personnel when necessary.
• Prepares recurring reports reflecting daily operations and project status. Completes and updates logs, charts and service manuals. Prepares estimates of time and material required on assigned tasks. Reports deficiencies and safety problems to senior personnel.
• Ensures adequate supplies, materials and equipment are maintained in assigned areas. Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the area where assigned. Clean work area upon completion of assignment.
• Assists journey level trades personnel in skilled maintenance and repair work; assists in new construction and renovations work.

Qualifications and Skills

• Four years of relevant experience, three years of which must have been in the trade area where assigned.
• Schedule must be flexible to meet departmental needs.
• This is an Essential position and may also be placed in on-call status.
• General knowledge of and skill in a variety of semi-skilled building construction or maintenance and repair practices and techniques used in the trade areas where assigned; of safety practices and procedures related to the assigned trade areas. General knowledge and skill in the use of tools and equipment of the trade. Skill in inspection and adjusting, repairs and replacements to building fixtures and mechanical equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, to communicate effectively, to prepare estimates of time and material required for assigned work; to apply quality and safety standards, to complete logs and prepare records and reports, to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment or machinery, to work at heights up to 120 feet; manipulate heavy equipment, tools, supplies and /or exert for up to 70lbs; to concurrently manipulated multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritation environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• Employee will be required to take additional Training Sessions but not limited to: Ladder Training, confined spaces, heat stress, asbestos training. and stormwater management.
• Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience, and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license is required. Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.

Salary and Benefits

$48,138 annually and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here . TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here .

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.

Organization

Organization

: Operations

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Main Campus

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 5, 2025

Towson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to:[e-mail]

Towson University is a smoke-free campus.