Maintenance Technician (Part-Time)

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