About this MT Maintenance Mechanic role at University of Maryland
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:The Physical Plant Department invites applications for a full-time, nonexempt position. Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled tasks in building construction and maintenance requiring the application of general knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques, materials, tools, and equipment.
Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year). Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only).
Responsibilities:
•Conducts scheduled and unscheduled inspections of buildings and equipment.
•Performs required preventive maintenance and repair activities.
•Performs routine and emergency repairs including correcting minor electrical
malfunctions, repairing basic plumbing fixtures, pipes and fittings, repairing and
replacing light fixtures, repairing doors and locks, changing filters, belts and
hoses.
•Assists in the preparation of various building components and systems for
trades units and/or contractors.
•Disassembles and installs equipment and fixtures.
•Assists journey level trades personnel in skilled maintenance and repair work.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
•Three years related work experience.
•Employees in this job class assigned to work with equipment containing CFC
refrigerants must achieve and maintain valid certification in accordance with
federal law.
•Valid Driver’s license.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
•Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.
•Ability to complete logs, work order forms and prepare reports.
•Ability to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment or machinery.
•Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet.
•Ability to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, supplies and/or exert force up to
70 lbs.
•Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment, and work in
hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces and adverse weather or
temperature conditions.
Physical Demands:
•May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.
•May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
•May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
•May be required to operate a variety of equipment to include office equipment.
Licenses/ Certifications: Employees in this job class assigned to work with equipment containing CFC refrigerants must achieve and maintain valid certification in accordance with federal law.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years related work experience.Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a resume and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Best Consideration Date: N/A
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Department
UMES-VPAA-Physical Plant/OperationsWorker Sub-Type
Staff RegularSalary Range
$48,138 - $60,000EEO Statement
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.
Title IX Statement
It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.
