Maintenance Mechanic Lead

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) fosters a climate that supports the intellectual and personal growth of its community. The Maintenance Mechanic Lead performs semi-skilled general maintenance and/or preventive maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspection of all building components and equipment in 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 mechanics as required.
• Leads and trains unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance personnel; assists in determining work priorities, planning, scheduling, assigning 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 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.
• Cleans 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Four years related work experience, three years of which must have been in the trade area where assigned.
• A non-commercial Class C, or equivalent, driver's license.
• General knowledge and skill in the use of tools and equipment of the trade.
• General knowledge and skill in a variety of semi-skilled building construction or maintenance and repair practices and techniques used in the trade areas where assigned.
• General knowledge and skill in safety practices and procedures related to the assigned trade areas.
• 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 manipulate 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.

Pay and Benefits

$48,138 annually and full University benefits that include annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. Applicants with TU or USM service may receive salary credit. When applicable, a 2.5% increase may be added to the annual salary, pending successful completion of the initial six-month probationary period, for this position. To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

Contact Information

This is an Essential Position and may also be placed in on-call status. The position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.

Organization and Location

Organization: Operations
Primary Location: Main Campus
Job Posting: Jul 9, 2026