MT Multi Trades Chief I

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland seeks a facilities specialist to act as the day-to-day liaison between building occupants and Facilities Management. You will process a wide range of multi-trade work orders and oversee maintenance for multiple buildings with complex mechanical and electrical systems, including labs and high-visibility spaces.

The role requires leadership experience, strong knowledge of trades, and the ability to train both skilled and unskilled staff, while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of trades and OSHA regulations related to maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong leadership and ability to train skilled and unskilled workers.

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 multiple buildings with unique needs and complex equipment.
• Ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with regulations.

Job description

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. 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. The incumbent is considered an Essential Employee (Catastrophic & Weather/Other) and is subject to a 24-hour, 7-day-a-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.

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.