MT Maintenance Mechanic 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 electricalmalfunctions, repairing basic plumbing fixtures, pipes and fittings, repairing andreplacing light fixtures, repairing doors and locks, changing filters, belts andhoses.
• Assists in the preparation of various building components and systems fortrades 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 umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs/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.

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Posting Close Date:

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Open Until Filled:

Yes Department UMES-VPAA-Physical Plant/Operations Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $48,138 - $60,000...Visit the Employer site for more details