MT Multi Trades Chief I

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland in College Park is seeking a facilities maintenance professional to act as day-to-day liaison between building occupants and Facilities Management. The role handles a wide range of multi-trade work orders for facilities totaling 200,000+ square feet and includes lead responsibilities for a team.

The position requires four years of trade experience with at least one year in a supervisory capacity, knowledge of OSHA regulations, and a Class C driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Four years progressively responsible experience in the trade(s) with at least one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of methods and techniques in the assigned trade(s) and OSHA regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of electronics, hydraulics, and mechanics used in maintenance work; basic math for area, volume, weights, and fractions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, drawings, and specifications; lead and train staff.
• Must possess and maintain a Class C Driver’s license or equivalent valid in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day liaison between occupants of assigned buildings and Facilities Management.
• Process and complete a wide range of multi-trade work orders.
• Oversee maintenance for facilities totaling 200,000+ maintainable gross square feet.
• Lead and train skilled and unskilled employees in assigned trade(s) work.
• Work around fixed machinery and equipment; wear PPE; and operate in hazardous environments.

Skills

Trade knowledge

OSHA regulations

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization’s Summary Statement:

To provide day-to-day liaison between occupants of assigned buildings and Facilities Management. To process and complete a wide range of multi-trade work orders. To be responsible for multiple buildings with unique needs, sophisticated mechanical and electrical equipment, laboratory and research areas, and high visibility buildings. The incumbent is generally responsible for 200,000 or more maintainable gross square footage.

Physical Demands:

Works around fixed machinery; works from ladders, aerial work platforms and scaffolding; manipulates heavy equipment and exerts force up to 70 pounds; works in hazardous or irritating environments; wears and works in personal protective equipment. Assigned work hours are 7:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. Mon.-Fri. Incumbent is considered an Essential Employee (Catastrophic & Weather/Other); subject to a 24-hour day, 7-day week span of operation.

Personal hand tools are not required for this position. If brought to the job, the University is not responsible for the repair or replacement of lost, stolen or damaged personal property.

This position is ineligible for telework.

Preferences:

N/A

Licenses/ Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a Class C Driver’s license or equivalent valid in the State of Maryland with fewer than 6 points.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

EXPERIENCE: Four years progressively responsible experience in the trade(s) where assigned to include at least one year in a lead or supervisory capacity. In a Non-Supervisory/Leader position, 5 years of experience is required.

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the methods and techniques of the trade(s) where assigned; of the OSHA regulations related to the trade(s) area. Thorough knowledge of and skill in the practical application of electronics, hydraulics, and mechanics as used in maintenance work; of basic mathematics including area, volume, weights and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; of the care and storage of equipment and supplies used in the area where assigned. General knowledge of the principles of supervision in the maintenance trades. Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the trade(s) where assigned. Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, drawings, and specifications; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to lead and train skilled and unskilled employees in assigned trade(s) work; to prepare summaries and reports; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from ladders and scaffolding; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

OTHER:

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license may be required. Employees in this job class 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.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials:

N/A

Best Consideration Date:

N/A

Posting Close Date:

October 16, 2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Visa Requirement:

**This position does not provide sponsorship for Visa**

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland’s State Ethics Commission website.

Department

VPA-FM-O&M-Area Maintenance

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$49,582.00 - $59,498.00

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground checkinformation. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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