Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 20,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivating the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Mechanic, serves as a maintenance mechanic on the day shift performing semi-skilled tasks, daily inspections and the upkeep and repair of building components and equipment to provide an effective maintenance program in assigned buildings.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency requests from the campus community.
• Daily inspections of campus heating/cooling and building equipment.
• Makes necessary repairs to all building components and systems and obtains assistance from senior personnel when necessary.
• Maintains required equipment logs.
• Assists tradesmen and contractors in the repair and/or refurbishment of building components and systems.

Qualifications and Skills

• Three years of related work experience.

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.

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license is required. Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.

General knowledge of a variety of building construction or maintenance and repair practices and techniques used in the trade areas where assigned; of safety practices and procedures related to the assigned trade areas. Working knowledge and skill in the use of tools and equipment of the trade. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to communicate effectively; to complete logs, work order forms and prepare reports; to make adjustments, repairs and replacements to building fixtures and mechanical equipment; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment or machinery; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, 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.

Preferred Qualification:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

This position is an essential position. The standard workday is Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm. The position requires working weekends on a Rotational basis.

Salary and Benefits

$44,053 annually and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. Applicants with TU or USM service may receive salary credit. When applicable, a 2.5% increase may be added to the annual salary, pending successful completion of the initial six-month probationary period, for this position. To learn more about our benefits, please click here . TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here .

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.