Maintenance Technician

COCM (Capstone On‐Campus Management; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

401K

Job summary

Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support Morgan State University’s facilities. This full-time role, with overtime as needed and an on-call rotation, involves responsive work order completion and on-site collaboration with facilities staff.

The position requires being within a 30-minute response window and may require living on-site during severe weather. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of general maintenance experience, HVAC basics, and proficiency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2-5 years of general maintenance experience.
• 1-2 years of PTAC and AC maintenance experience.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to participate in an after-hours on-call duty rotation and respond within 30 minutes.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Must have basic knowledge of HVAC.
• Demonstrate verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds and navigate stairs.

Responsibilities

• Responds to maintenance requests and service calls within a reasonable timeframe.
• Identifies facility deficiencies and recommends corrective actions.
• Participates in the after-hours on-call response rotation.
• Works mandatory overtime as needed to support operational needs.
• Maintains availability during peak move-out and move-in periods, including May and August when time-off requests may be restricted.
• Provides on-site escort support for contractors and vendors as required.
• Assists with room set-ups, furniture movement, and related facilities support tasks.
• Performs inspections and completes necessary repairs when residential units are vacated.
• Conducts daily general inspections of assigned building(s) and reports findings.
• Completes preventive maintenance assignments in a timely manner.
• Submits requests for materials, supplies, and equipment needed to complete repairs.
• Communicates daily with the manager regarding work progress and priorities.
• Demonstrates job knowledge and quality workmanship at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the direct manager on site.

Skills

General maintenance

On-call duty

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

HVAC basics

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Morgan State University –Thurgood Marshall Hall, Legacy Hall and Harper Tubman House

Reports to: Assistant Director of Facilities

Salary: $25.00-$27.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Facilities, the Maintenance Technician is a full-time (40 hours per week), essential position that may require overtime as needed. This role works closely with other maintenance staff to support daily maintenance operations and is responsible for completing work orders and assigned projects in a timely and efficient manner. The Maintenance Technician also participates in an on-call rotation to respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies. During on-call rotation, the employee must remain within a 30-minute response radius and be available to respond within the required timeframe. During severe inclement weather, personnel may be required to live on-site to address facility emergencies that arise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to maintenance requests and service calls within a reasonable timeframe.


• Identifies facility deficiencies and recommends appropriate corrective actions.


• Participates in the after-hours on-call response rotation.


• Works mandatory overtime as needed to support operational needs.


• Maintains availability during peak move-out and move-in periods, including blackout periods in Mayand August when time-off requests may be restricted.


• Provides on-site escort support for contractors and vendors as required.


• Assists with room set‑ups, furniture movement, and related facilities support tasks.


• Performs inspections and completes necessary repairs when residential units are vacated.


• Conducts daily general inspections of assigned building(s) and reports findings to the Assistant Director of Facilities.


• Completes preventive maintenance assignments in a timely manner.


• Submits requests for materials, supplies, and equipment needed to complete repairs.


• Communicates daily with the manager regarding work progress, priorities, and emerging issues.


• Demonstrates job knowledge, technical skill, and quality workmanship at all times.


• Performs other duties as assigned by the direct manager on site.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is mid-to-high paced. The noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Education/Experience/Skills Required: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).


• 2-5 years of general maintenance experience


• 1-2 years of PTAC and AC maintenance experience


• Must have reliable transportation.


• Must be able to participate in an after-hours on-call duty rotation and respond to Morgan State University campus within 30minutes.


• Must be proficient with the use of hand and power tools.


• Must have basic knowledge of HVAC


• Demonstrate proficiency in verbal communication.


• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Ability to handle situations on their own.


• Ability to move and lift to 50lbs and navigate up and down stairs.

Other Information

Competitive benefits package, including health benefits, dental benefits, vision coverage, and 401K.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact COCM Recruitment from our website. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

To provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) will be based on qualifications, and abilities. COCM does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.