General Maintenance Mechanic

Howard Community College • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

Provide general maintenance to the campus building, grounds and mechanical systems to provide an environment that is comfortable, safe, healthy and conducive to teaching, learning and working.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• OSHA Safety Regulations
• Physical strength and stamina to perform heavy physical tasks for long periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
• Ability to make quick decisions under stress.
• Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds 12 inches off the ground and place on a flatbed cart; 40 lbs from floor to overhead, and walk 10 feet carrying 45 lbs. Ability to work from scaffolds (s) and climb ladders

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a general maintenance mechanic, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine daily inspections and maintenance of equipment assigned.
• Performs tasks in various trades assigned and scheduled by the supervisor to maintain college buildings and equipment.
• Performs minor repairs, installations and replacement of electrical and plumbing equipment, appliances using necessary hand tools and testing instruments.
• Performs minor carpentry, wallboard, and floor covering installation and repair.
• Performs minor painting and wall covering installation and repair.
• Maintain logs and other records as directed.
• Acts in role of essential personnel for emergencies.
• Assist Mechanics to Performs preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Records time and materials expended on each work order.
• Assist troubleshooting and repairs to mechanical equipment.
• Assist with shutdown and startup of mechanical systems.

Benefits

• Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs.
• As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only.
• Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension.
• Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees