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 seeks a skilled facilities maintenance technician to manage day-to-day liaison between building occupants and Facilities Management, handling diverse multi-trade work orders across several buildings with sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems.

This role requires four years of trade experience, at least one year in supervision, a Class C driver’s license, and the ability to read blueprints and safely operate around heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Four years progressively responsible experience in the trade(s) with at least one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Class C driver's license with fewer than 6 points.
• Ability to read, interpret blueprints/schematics and apply OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise day-to-day between occupants and Facilities Management for assigned buildings.
• Process and complete a wide range of multi-trade work orders.
• Oversee multiple buildings with complex mechanical/electrical systems and high visibility.

Skills

Trade knowledge

Reading blueprints

Supervisory ability

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Heavy equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; 30 college credits may substitute for experience

Tools

Tools and equipment usage

Scaffolding procedures

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: September 9, 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 regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the