Maintenance Mechanic Lead- Night Shift

TQSolutions; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Lead for the Night Shift. This essential role involves overseeing general maintenance and preventive tasks, ensuring the operational readiness of building systems. You will lead a team, conduct inspections, and perform repairs while fostering a safe and efficient work environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization offers a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional growth. If you have a passion for maintenance and a knack for leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Remission

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 4 years related work experience, including 3 years in the assigned trade area.
• Ability to work at heights and manipulate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance on building systems.
• Supervise and train maintenance personnel in assigned tasks.

Skills

General Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Supervision

Problem Solving

Safety Procedures

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

30 College Credits

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Mechanic Lead- Night Shift (2500004Q)

Job Summary

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

The Maintenance Mechanic Lead- Night Shift performs semi-skilled general maintenance and/or preventive maintenance work. As a lead mechanic, this position may direct other mechanics in the performance of their assignments. This is for the 2nd Shift with the hours of 3pm-11:30pm. This is an Essential Position and may also be placed in on-call status.

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 unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance personnel; assists in determining work priorities, planning, scheduling, assigned 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 and obtains 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. Cleans work area upon completion of assignment.
• Assists journey level trades personnel in skilled maintenance and repair work; assists in new construction and renovations work.
• Serves in other maintenance areas performing maintenance duties as required, or during vacations, weekends, or emergencies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Four years related work experience, three years of which must have been in the trade area where assigned.

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 manipulate 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.

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.

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. A valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license is required. Candidates selected for employment will be required to take additional training not limited to Ladder Training, confined spaces, heat stress, and asbestos training.

Salary and Benefits

$48,138 annually and full University benefits that include annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. When applicable, a 2.5% increase may be added to the annual salary, pending successful completion of the initial six-month probationary period, for this position.

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

Towson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: [e-mail]

Towson University is a smoke-free campus.