Lead Maintenance Mechanic- Academic Maintenance

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 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 cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Lead Maintenance Mechanic-Academic Maintenance performs semi-skilled general maintenance and/or preventive maintenance work for the university. As a lead mechanic, this role may direct other mechanics in performance of their assignments. This position typically works a Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm schedule with weekends on a rotational basis.

• Daily inspection of all building components and building equipment in all buildings within the assigned areas. Performs comprehensive preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and structural components of buildings and equipment. Responds to all related requests and troubleshoots problems. Assists area maintenance mechanics on tasks as required.
• Serves as lead worker and backup for the Area Maintenance chief. Supervises area maintenance mechanic as required. Leads and trains unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance personnel; assists in determining work priorities, planning, scheduling, assigned and reviewing work.
• Inspects mechanical and structural components; ensures operational readiness and safety of related equipment and determines repairs. Makes necessary repairs to all building components, and systems, and obtains assistance from senior personnel when necessary.
• Prepares recurring reports reflecting daily operations and project status. Completes and updates logs, charts and service manuals. Prepares estimates of time and material required on assigned tasks. Reports on deficiencies and safety problems to senior personnel.
• Ensures adequate supplies, materials and equipment are maintained in assigned areas. Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the area where assigned. Clean work area upon completion of assignment.
• Assists journey level trades personnel in skilled maintenance and repair work; assists in new construction and renovations work.
• Serves in other maintenance areas performing maintenance duties as required, or during vacations, weekends or emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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 used in the trade areas where assigned; 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 making adjustments, repairs and replacements to building fixtures and mechanical equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, to communicate effectively, to prepare estimates of time and material required for assigned work; to apply quality and safety standards, to complete logs and prepare records and reports, to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment or machinery, to work at heights up to 120 feet; manipulate heavy equipment, tools, supplies and /or exert for up to 70lbs; to concurrently manipulated multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritation environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Except for qualifications