Maintenance Mechanic Lead- Night Shift
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LocationTowson, MD
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience4+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
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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
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, 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 irritation 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
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job
Candidates selected for employment will be required to take additional training not limited to Ladder Training, confined spaces, heat stress and asbestos training
Benefits
Annual leave
Holidays
Personal days
Sick days
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plans
Tuition remission
About the company
Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation’s great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 20,000 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.
About the role
The Maintenance Mechanic Lead- Night Shift, performs semi-skilled general maintenance and/or preventive maintenance work. As a lead mechanic, this position may direct other mechanics in the performance of their assignments. This is for the 2nd Shift with the hours of 3pm-11:30pm. This is an Essential Position and may also be placed in on-call status.
Responsibilities
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Assists journey level trades personnel in skilled maintenance and repair work; assists in new construction and renovations work.
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Serves in other maintenance areas performing maintenance duties as required, or during vacations, weekends or emergencies. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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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 adjusting, 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 established by law, 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.
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. 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.
Benefits
$48,138 annually and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. 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.
This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.
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