MT Maintenance Aide I

Towson University (TU) is a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for, located north of Baltimore. TU enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the University System of Maryland, fostering a climate of respect and intellectual growth.

About the role

Under direct supervision, the MT Maintenance Aide I assists electric shop and maintenance personnel by performing simple and repetitive tasks using standard procedures, tools, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an unskilled helper to electric shop personnel and maintenance mechanics in performing maintenance and repair work.
• Gather, organize, and transport tools, equipment, and materials to job sites.
• Pull wires, bend and install conduit, and mount electrical boxes and fixtures.
• Drill holes, cut openings, and perform basic construction tasks as directed.
• Test electrical systems and equipment using basic tools under supervision.
• Load and unload materials and equipment.
• Complete simple reports reflecting the status of assigned maintenance projects.

Requirements

• One year of related work experience.
• Working knowledge of building construction or maintenance and repair practices and techniques.
• Working knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to the assigned trade.
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment of the trade.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to complete logs, work order forms, and simple reports.
• Ability to make adjustments, repairs, and replacements to building fixtures and mechanical equipment.
• 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.
• 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.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, with 30 college credits equivalent to one year of experience.

Pay

Hourly rate range of $18.77–$19.91.

Benefits

• Annual leave, holidays, and sick days.
• Eligibility for subsidized health benefits coverage for contractual employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week.
• Variety of perks and discounts (details available on TU’s benefits page).

This position is contingent on funds being available at time of hire.