Maintenance Mechanic Lead- Night Shift

Towson University•Towson, MD

77d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing daily inspections of building components and equipment, conducting preventative maintenance, and executing repairs on mechanical systems and structural components. The position also requires responding to requests, troubleshooting problems, and assisting other mechanics. As a lead worker, this role will supervise and train maintenance personnel, assist in work prioritization, planning, and scheduling, and ensure operational readiness and safety of equipment. Responsibilities include preparing reports, maintaining logs, estimating time and materials, and ensuring adequate supplies. The role also involves assisting skilled trades personnel in maintenance, repair, and renovation work, and performing duties in other maintenance areas as needed, including during vacations, weekends, or emergencies.

Requirements

Four years related work experience.
Three years of which must have been in the trade area where assigned.
General knowledge of and skill in a variety of semi-skilled building construction or maintenance and repair practices and techniques.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to the assigned trade areas.
General knowledge and skill in the use of tools and equipment of the trade.
Skill in inspection and adjusting, repairs and replacements to building fixtures and mechanical equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to prepare estimates of time and material required for assigned work.
Ability to apply quality and safety standards.
Ability to complete logs and prepare records and reports.
Ability to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment or machinery.
Ability to work at heights up to 120 feet.
Ability to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, supplies and/or exert for up to 70lbs.
Ability to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment.
Ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions.
Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license is required.
Candidates selected for employment will be required to take additional training not limited to Ladder Training, confined spaces, heat stress and asbestos training.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Perform daily inspection of all building components and equipment.
Perform comprehensive preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and structural components.
Respond to maintenance requests and troubleshoot problems.
Assist area maintenance mechanics on tasks.
Serve as lead worker and backup for the Area Maintenance Chief.
Supervise area maintenance mechanics as required.
Lead and train unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance personnel.
Assist in determining work priorities, planning, scheduling, and assigning work.
Inspect mechanical and structural components to ensure operational readiness and safety.
Make necessary repairs to building components and systems.
Obtain assistance from senior personnel when necessary.
Prepare recurring reports reflecting daily operations and project status.
Complete and update logs, charts, and service manuals.
Prepare estimates of time and material required for assigned tasks.
Report deficiencies and safety problems to senior personnel.
Ensure adequate supplies, materials, and equipment are maintained.
Operate and maintain tools and equipment.
Clean work area upon completion of assignment.
Assist journey-level trades personnel in skilled maintenance and repair work.
Assist in new construction and renovations work.
Serve in other maintenance areas performing maintenance duties as required, or during vacations, weekends or emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.