Maintenance Technician (Part-Time)

Maryland Science Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plan

Free on-site employee parking

Annual Maryland Science Center Family/

Job summary

Maryland Science Center is seeking a dependable maintenance team member for hands-on work in a positive, team-oriented environment in Baltimore. The role supports the Director of Facilities with building and grounds upkeep and preventative maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of general maintenance, a high school diploma or equivalent, and comfort with basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting tasks.

Qualifications

• 3- to 5-year track record in general building maintenance.
• Comfort with basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and painting tasks.
• Capable of following instructions and working independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Facilities with building, equipment, and grounds upkeep.
• Provide preventative maintenance services and respond to maintenance requests.
• Coordinate workload with subcontractors and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for dependable, motivated team members to join our maintenance department! This is an excellent opportunity for entry-level candidates, retirees, or anyone who enjoys hands-on work in a positive, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, comfortable using basic hand and power tools, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Basic Functions:

• Assist the Director of Facilities to maintain the building, building equipment and grounds.
• Provide preventative maintenance service.
• Assist and coordinate workload with subcontractors.
• Maintain building, building equipment, and grounds.
• Ensure that the building, building equipment and grounds are maintained to operating efficiency to provide a pleasant appearance and safe environment for our patrons, guests, and staff.
• Perform work orders on a timely basis.
• Fix, replace, or repair items that may be broken, damaged, or in marginal condition.
• Respond to emergency situations as they arise.
• Provide preventative maintenance service:
• Follow proper maintenance schedules and record proper logbook notations.
• Assists sub-contractors as scheduled.
• Ensure that the best interests of MSC are served.
• Ensure disruption of programs and guests does not occur.
• May perform some of the work of a senior-level position in the process of gaining knowledge necessary for advancement and may also perform some of the work in a lower-rated position when required.
• Normal duties and responsibilities include assistance to other employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Electrical repair techniques
• Basic plumbing
• Basic HVAC
• Basic carpentry
• Basic painting, experienced commercial painting a plus
• Basic knowledge of wall repair (drywall and plaster)

Skills:

• Good manual dexterity
• Good communication
• Mechanical, within code for this building

Abilities:

• Lift and carry heavy objects
• Utilize good common sense
• Follow instructions

Supervision Received: Direction provided by the Director of Facilities.

Education:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or Vo Tech equivalent required.
• Technical schools, certificate courses are a plus.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of general building maintenance

Basic Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background check

Compensation:

• $19.00 - $21.00 hourly

Hours:

• Hours between 8 am - 5 pm
• Monday through Friday
• Some evening and weekend hours required as needed

Benefits:

• Retirement Savings Plan
• Free on-site employee parking
• Annual Maryland Science Center Membership