Maintenance Mechanical Lead (2 vacancies)

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

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 70lbs 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-commercial 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:

Benefits include 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 affirmative 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.