Maintenance Mechanic Sr

TQSolutions; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Holidays

Tuition remission

Excellent health and retirement plans

Job summary

Towson University is seeking a Senior Maintenance Mechanic to perform semi-skilled maintenance and preventive tasks across campus facilities. The role may require independent work and will follow a Monday–Friday 7am–3:30pm schedule with weekend shifts on rotation.

Applicants should have multiple years in trade maintenance, knowledge of building systems, and the ability to read instructions and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 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 maintenance and repair practices.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspection of all building components and equipment in assigned areas.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and structures.
• Prepare estimates of time and material required for assigned tasks.
• Maintain logs and service manuals; report deficiencies and safety problems.

Skills

Related work experience

Maintenance and repair knowledge

Safety procedures

Ability to read and follow written/or

Education

College credits requirement

Tools

Tools and equipment of the trade

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. 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 cultivating the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Role Overview

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic performs semi-skilled general maintenance and/or preventive maintenance work, requiring the application of general knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques, materials, tools and equipment. May work independently on assigned shift. The Standard Workday is Monday-Friday, 7am-330pm with weekends on a rotation. This position is an essential position.

Responsibilities and Duties

Daily inspection of all building components and building equipment in all building within the assigned areas. Performs comprehensive preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and structural components of buildings and equipment. Responds to all related request and troubleshoots problems. Assists area maintenance mechanics on tasks as required.

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. 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.

Serves in other maintenance areas performing maintenance duties as required, or during vacations, weekends or emergencies.

Qualifications and Skills

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

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.

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 making adjustments, 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 35 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.

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

$45,375 annually and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. Applicants with TU or USM service may receive salary credit. 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. To learn more about our benefits, please 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.

Organization

Operations

Primary Location

Main Campus

Job Posting

Aug 10, 2026

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.