Maintenance Mechanical Lead (2 vacancies)

Bowie State; Bowie (MD); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Tuition remission

Job summary

Bowie State University is seeking a Maintenance Mechanical Lead to oversee a campus facilities team performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and minor construction tasks across buildings. You will lead, train, and support semi-skilled staff, plan and review work activities, and ensure safety and operational readiness of building systems.

The role requires strong reading of plans, use of tools, and the ability to lift heavy loads.

Qualifications

• 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 70 lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• Valid driver’s license (Maryland Class C or equivalent).
• EPA or environmental certifications may be required depending on assignment (e.g., CFC handling).
• Asbestos awareness or related training may be required.
• OSHA safety training preferred.

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 assigned 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

Repair & troubleshoot

Reading plans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

HVAC/Plumbing knowledge

Job description

Job Posting: JR102104 Maintenance Mechanical Lead (2 vacancies) (Open) Department: Buildings & Maintenance, PM Position Type: Regular Open Date: 09-01-2026 Close Date: $50,000 - $63,760

Job Description:

Provides lead-level support for a team performing semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work across campus facilities. Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and minor construction tasks on building systems and structural components while coordinating work activities and supporting operational readiness.

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 assigned tasks.
• Assist skilled trades staff with repairs, renovations, and new construction work.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment; ensure clean and safe work environments.

Minimum 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 70 lbs and perform physically demanding work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Valid driver’s license (Maryland Class C or equivalent).
• EPA or environmental certifications may be required depending on assignment (e.g., CFC handling).
• Asbestos awareness or related training may be required.
• OSHA safety training preferred.

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-commmerical Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required.

Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.

Employees in this job class assigned to work with equipment containing CFC refrigerants must achieve and maintain valid certification in accordance with federal law.

This position is an essential function/employee position.

Employees in this classification will be required to report to work or remain at work during inclement weather and/or other campus events or emergencies.

Union Position.

Additional Job Information:

• medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance
• paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• tuition remission
• employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students. Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affiantative Action Program. The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business. In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.

Founded in 1865, Bowie State University (BSU) is Maryland’s oldest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and is one of 12 constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland. One of the nation's Top 20 HBCUs, and top 10 among public HBCUs. BSU provides high-quality and affordable educational opportunities for students with ambitions to achieve and succeed. BSU offers 27 undergraduate majors, as well as 18 master’s, 2 doctoral programs, along with doctoral and advanced certification programs, with special focus on science, technology, business, education and related disciplines. BSU is the among the nation's top graduate school programs in Nursing (MSN), Computer Science, Education and Public Affairs (U.S. News & World Report). With an enrollment of more than 6,000, BSU is a diverse university whose students, faculty and staff represent many ethnic and cultural backgrounds. BSU is centrally located in one of the nation’s most exciting metropolitan areas within easy reach of Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis, and boasts a serene campus on a 300-acre suburban wooden tract.