Housekeeping, Maintenance, & Janitorial

Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. Serve as a resource in at least one of the building trades for the Facilities Management Department, train to become more proficient in that trade, and provide quality building maintenance and repair services in support of the mission of the college.

Under some supervision, execute assigned repair/work orders daily, following up as needed to ensure quality work;

• Accept training and directions from supervisors and Maintenance Technicians II and III
• Familiarity with all MICA buildings’ systems and installed equipment; assist with scheduled preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, both independently, with other Technicians, and with a contractor
• Acts as the Facilities Management “construction representative” for construction/repair projects; monitor the work and conduct quality control for hired maintenance/repair contractors for quality and work completion
• Required to lift, carry, push or pull a variety of tools, equipment and materials; reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and crouch to gain access to spaces, and may involve both indoor and outside work and the use of hand tools and power tools associated with the building trades

Follow a prescribed training program to become proficient in at least one building trade; move objects, furniture, trash, etc. Establish and maintain good working and professional relationships with MICA faculty, staff and community; Consult with Maintenance Technician II or III on work procedures and processes

• Occasional assignment as the Facilities primary point of contact (Contact on Duty) for after-hours emergencies
• perform unsupervised and supervised building interior and exterior maintenance/repairs; maintain good housekeeping habits
• Learn through formalized and on the job training to become proficient in at least one building trade
• Help maintain Facilities vehicles and keep the maintenance shop clean and organized
• Assist with enforcing environmental health and safety rules and regulations throughout the campus
• Ability to solve problems, ask questions, and think through solutions related to building maintenance and repair

High school diploma or equivalent

• Some hands-on experience in at least one of the building trades; some practical work experience or work towards certification in one of the following specific building trades: plumbing, electrical, HVAC/R, or carpentry
• basic knowledge of environmental health and safety; Ability to perform basic math as well as read, write, and speak English to understand and communicate written/verbal instructions; willing to learn through job experience and formal training
• Knowledge of and familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and equipment associated with maintenance trades

Over 1 year of practical work experience in the building trades

• Work towards certification in one of the building trades
• Basic knowledge of the plumbing, electrical, HVAC/R and carpentry trades
• Experience working in a Facilities Management Department
• Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. We do not accept applications via email, U.MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.